Ordenada (en. Ordered)

/oɾ.deˈna.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That shows order or arrangement.
Her room is always ordered.
Su habitación siempre está ordenada.
That is in accordance with a model or system.
The document file is organized alphabetically.
El archivo de documentos está ordenado alfabéticamente.
A person who has a methodical and disciplined character.
She is very orderly in her work, she never leaves anything for the last minute.
Es muy ordenada en su trabajo, nunca deja nada para el último momento.

Etymology

Derived from the participle of the verb 'ordenar', which comes from the Latin 'ordinare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have everything organized
Maintaining everything in its place and well organized.
tener todo ordenado
to be in order
Referring to something that is correctly arranged or set up.
estar en orden
to do things in an orderly manner
Performing tasks in a methodical and structured way.
hacer las cosas de manera ordenada

Related Words

order
Arrangement in a certain order or sequence.
orden
disorganized
That is not in order or lacks organization.
desordenada
organized
That has a precise and clear order.
organizado

Slang Meanings

To be in control of everything
She always has her life organized, leaving nothing to chance.
Ella siempre tiene su vida ordenada, no deja nada al azar.
Not to leave a mess at home
After having guests, I like the house to be tidy.
Después de recibir visitas, me gusta que la casa quede ordenada.