Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Alignment in Spanish: Alineación
Alineación · noun · ah-lee-neh-ah-see-OHN
The English word 'alignment' translates to alineación in Spanish, a feminine noun used in sports (team lineup), mechanics (wheel alignment), and business (strategic alignment). The verb form is alinear (to align).
Pronounce alineación as ah-lee-neh-ah-see-OHN, with the stress on the final syllable.
La alineación del equipo cambió para el segundo tiempo.
The alignment of the team changed for the second half.
Alignment in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for alignment, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| alineación | alignment | ah-lee-neh-ah-see-OHN | Default, widely understood |
| alineamiento | alignment | also used, especially in technical contexts |
How Native Speakers Use Alineación
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Sports lineup
El entrenador anunció la alineación para el partido de mañana.
The coach announced the alignment for tomorrow's match.
Discussing team selection in soccer.
Car maintenance
Necesito hacer la alineación de las llantas de mi coche.
I need to get the alignment of my car tires done.
Scheduling auto maintenance.
Business strategy
Buscamos una mejor alineación entre nuestros objetivos y recursos.
We are looking for better alignment between our goals and resources.
Planning in a corporate meeting.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Alineación
Missing accent
Incorrect: La alineacion del texto está mal.
Correct: La alineación del texto está mal.
Alineación requires an accent on the ó to mark the stress on the final syllable.
Using alignación
Incorrect: Necesitamos alignación estratégica.
Correct: Necesitamos alineación estratégica.
The word is alineación (from alinear), not alignación, which is an anglicized invention.
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Common Questions About Alignment in Spanish
- How do you say 'alignment' in Spanish?
- Alignment translates to alineación in Spanish, used for everything from sports lineups to mechanical and strategic alignment.
- What verb does alineación come from?
- Alineación derives from the verb alinear (to align), which is a regular -ar verb: yo alineo, tú alineas, él alinea.
- Is alineación used in soccer?
- In soccer, alineación is the standard term for the team lineup or formation, such as la alineación titular (the starting lineup).