alineada

Alineada is the feminine singular form of the past participle of the Spanish verb alinear, and is used as an adjective to mean “aligned” or “in line.” It describes something that has been placed or arranged in a straight line, or that follows a common standard, plan, or guideline.

Etymology and related forms: Alineada comes from alinear, which in turn derives from the idea of giving lines or order. Related nouns include alineación (alignment) and other forms such as alineado (masculine) and, when applicable, feminine alternatives used with feminine nouns.

Usage and examples: In everyday Spanish, alineada appears in phrases like “la fila está alineada,” meaning the row is in a straight line, or “las piezas están alineadas” for components arranged to match a common edge or axis. It can describe objects, layouts, or processes that conform to a schedule or policy, as in “una estrategia alineada con los objetivos.” The feminine form agrees with feminine nouns, for example “la columna alineada” or “la lista alineada.”

Context and scope: Alineada is common in industries that emphasize order and precision, such as manufacturing, engineering, design, and administration. It also appears in text formatting and layout contexts where alignment is a key feature, though the more general masculine form alineado is often used when the subject is masculine or indefinite.

See also: alinear, alineación, alineamiento.