WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2026:
| Principal Translations |
| in line adv | figurative (under control) | bajo control loc adv |
| Note: A hyphen or single-word form is used when the term is a noun or a modifier. |
| | It's hard work keeping a class of 5-year olds in line. |
| | The team members were unruly, but the new coach soon got them in line. |
| | Es difícil mantener a una clase de niños de 5 años bajo control. |
inline,
in-line adj | (skates) (patín) | en línea loc adj |
| | | rollers nmpl |
| | Inline roller skates are good for skating outdoors. |
| | Los patines en línea son buenos para patinar afuera. |
| in line with [sth] expr | figurative (corresponding to) | ajustarse a v prnl + prep |
| | | corresponderse con v prnl + prep |
| | Our operating procedures are in line with state requirements. |
| | Make sure the system is set up in line with safety guidelines. |
| | Nuestros procedimientos operativos se ajustan a los requerimientos estatales. |
| be in line for [sth] v expr | (be expected or entitled to get) | estar destinado a recibir algo v cop + loc adj |
| | Carrie is in line for the job, since she has worked here longer than anyone else in the team. |
| | Carrie está destinada a recibir el puesto ya que ha trabajado aquí más que nadie del equipo. |
| be in line to do [sth] v expr | (be expected to do) | estar destinado a hacer algo v cop + loc adj |
| | Prince William is in line to succeed his father to the throne. |
| | El príncipe Guillermo está destinado a suceder a su padre en el trono. |