delinear

/delineˈaɾ/

verb C1

el (masc.) la (fem.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Forms

to outline
- Delineó el plan en la pizarra.
  
  He outlined the plan on the board.

delinear means to delineate or outline precisely, drawing the outline; contornear is similar, tracing around the contour.

delinear and perfilar are close synonyms for "to outline," interchangeable.

esquematizar is more about creating a diagram or schema; delinear is precise outline drawing.

Similar in other languages

Portuguese

delinear is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "to outline."

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Last updated 2026-09-24