Ordenado (en. Organized)
/or.deˈna.ðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is arranged in an orderly manner.
His desk is always orderly.
Su escritorio siempre está ordenado.
That follows a method or a plan.
His work is very orderly and efficient.
Su trabajo es muy ordenado y eficiente.
In the context of character or behavior, indicates someone who is methodical.
She is a very orderly person in her personal life.
Ella es una persona muy ordenada en su vida personal.
Etymology
From Latin 'ordinatus', which means 'arranged, organized'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be organized
Keeping things in order or in good condition.
tener ordenado
to be orderly
Indicating that something is in its proper place.
estar ordenado
to be meticulous
Characteristic of a person who follows a method or has organized habits.
ser ordenado
Related Words
order
Situation in which something is well organized.
orden
disorganized
That is not in order; poorly organized.
desordenado
organization
Action of organizing or the state of being organized.
organización
Slang Meanings
To be in the groove
That place is always orderly; they have everything in the groove.
Ese lugar siempre está ordenado, lo tienen todo en la onda.
Not to be a mess
My house is orderly; it's not a mess.
Mi casa está ordenada, no es un desmadre.