Órden (en. Order)

/ˈoɾ.ðen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Systematic arrangement of elements according to a norm or criterion.
The file must be in alphabetical order.
El archivo debe estar en orden alfabético.
Command or mandate given to someone.
The captain gave the order to advance.
El capitán dio la orden de avanzar.
Category or classification in a hierarchical system.
The animal belongs to the order of mammals.
El animal pertenece al orden de los mamíferos.

Etymology

From Latin 'ordo, ordinis', which means order.

Common Phrases and Expressions

give order
To give an instruction or command.
dar orden
in order
In an appropriate or correct arrangement.
en orden
agenda
Topics that will be discussed in a meeting.
orden del día

Related Words

to arrange
To put things in order or classify.
ordenar
disorder
Lack of order or disorganization.
desorden
disordered
Not in order or chaotic.
desordenado

Slang Meanings

Order of daily life.
I need some order in my house.
Necesito un poco de orden en mi casa.
Strong mandate.
My boss gave me an order that cannot be discussed.
Mi jefe me dio una orden y no se puede discutir.