Orden (en. Order)

/ˈorðen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A set of things arranged in a specific way.
The room was in perfect order before the party.
El salón estaba en perfecto orden antes de la fiesta.
A mandate or guideline that must be followed.
The boss gave a clear order on how to proceed.
El jefe dio una orden clara sobre cómo proceder.
Classification or category in a hierarchical system.
Animals are classified into different orders in biology.
Los animales se clasifican en distintos órdenes en biología.

Etymology

From Latin 'ordo', 'ordinis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give an order
To issue instructions or commands.
dar orden
to be in order
To be organized or classified.
estar en orden
agenda
Topics to address in a meeting.
orden del día

Related Words

organize
To arrange something systematically.
organizar
command
Authority or power one has over something.
mando
classification
The action of classifying or categorizing.
clasificación

Slang Meanings

An informal mandate among friends.
Sometimes, in the group, an order is given and everyone follows.
A veces, en el grupo, se da una orden y todo el mundo sigue.
To be in control of a situation.
After so much, today I have everything in order.
Después de tantas cosas, hoy tengo todo en orden.