Ordenar (en. Organize)

/oɾ.ðeˈnaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To organize or classify.
I am going to order my files by date.
Voy a ordenar mis archivos por fecha.
To arrange or place in an orderly manner.
I need to organize the books on the shelf.
Necesito ordenar los libros en la estantería.
To give an instruction or command.
The boss ordered that the report be submitted.
El jefe ordenó que se presentara el informe.

Etymology

From the Latin 'ordinare', which means to place in order.

Common Phrases and Expressions

organize thoughts
To organize and clarify thoughts.
ordenar las ideas
order a meal
To request a dish at a restaurant.
ordenar una comida
arrange a space
To clean and organize a place to make it more functional.
ordenar un espacio

Related Words

order
The state of something that is arranged correctly.
orden
organization
The action of organizing or structuring something.
organización
classification
The action of classifying or categorizing elements.
clasificación

Slang Meanings

To order something quickly or without much care.
I just have to order quickly before the guests arrive.
Solo tengo que ordenar rápido antes de que lleguen los invitados.
To give direct instructions about something.
The teacher ordered me to turn in the homework today.
El profe me ordenó que entregara la tarea hoy.