Ordenó (en. Ordered)

/or-de-'no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
English Text: To give instructions or directions to someone about how to do something.
English Text: She ordered that the room be cleaned before the guests' arrival.
Ella ordenó que se limpiara la sala antes de la llegada de los invitados.
English Text: To organize or classify something systematically.
English Text: He ordered the files by date to facilitate their consultation.
Ordó el archivo por fechas para facilitar su consulta.
English Text: To establish an order or priority.
English Text: The boss ordered that the most urgent project be prioritized.
El jefe ordenó que se priorizara el proyecto más urgente.

Etymology

English Text: From Latin 'ordinare', meaning 'to put in order'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English Text: to organize a matter
English Text: to resolve or manage a problem.
ordenar un asunto
English Text: to give orders
English Text: to instruct someone on what to do.
dar órdenes
English Text: to have everything in order
English Text: to maintain organization and clarity.
tener todo en orden

Related Words

English Text: order
English Text: arrangement or organization of things.
orden
English Text: to order
English Text: action of organizing or giving instructions.
ordenar

Slang Meanings

English Text: To order in a very strict manner.
English Text: The teacher ordered the entire exam in such a way that no one could cheat.
El profesor ordenó todo el examen de tal forma que nadie pudiera copiar.
English Text: To finalize a topic by imposition.
English Text: In the end, the boss ordered the matter and did not dwell on it any longer.
Al final, el jefe ordenó el asunto y no dio más vueltas.