Alinean

Alinean is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb alinear, which means to place in a line or to bring into agreement. It can refer to arranging physical objects in a line as well as aligning aims, policies, or positions in a figurative sense. The verb alinear derives from the noun línea (line) and has formed in Romance languages with the idea of making something conform to a line or standard.

Usage spans contexts such as manufacturing, logistics, sports, business, and politics, where elements are coordinated to achieve coherence or order. Conjugation in the present indicative is: yo alineo, tú alinas, él alinea, nosotros alineamos, vosotros alineáis, ellos alinean. The form appears in sentences where a subject brings items or goals into alignment, for example: “La máquina alinea las piezas en la secuencia correcta,” “El comité alinea sus políticas con la normativa vigente,” or “Los atletas se alinean en la línea de salida.” The reflexive form alinearse means to align oneself or to position oneself with a group or plan.

Etymology traces to la línea (line) and the productive prefix a-, forming a verb that expresses the action of making into a line or bringing into agreement. Related terms include alinear (the infinitive) and alineación (alignment).

Alinean can thus denote both literal lining up and broader realignment of strategies, goals, or standards. See also alinear and alineación for related forms and concepts.