Órdenes (en. Orders)

/ˈoɾðenes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Instruction given by an authority.
The boss gave clear orders regarding the project.
El jefe dio órdenes claras sobre el proyecto.
Set of rules or norms that must be followed.
The community's orders are important for coexistence.
Las órdenes de la comunidad son importantes para la convivencia.
Action of ordering something.
The orders were organized by priority.
Las órdenes fueron organizadas por prioridad.

Etymology

From the Latin 'ordo, ordinis', meaning order.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give orders
to stipulate decisions that others must follow.
dar órdenes
to obey orders
to comply with the received instructions.
obedecer órdenes
to be in order
to be organized or classified properly.
estar en orden

Related Words

order
Arrangement or layout of something.
orden
organization
Action of organizing or being organized.
organización
mandate
Order or instruction given by an authority.
mandato

Slang Meanings

Orders from the street.
In the street, the orders of the neighborhood leaders are followed.
En la calle, se siguen las órdenes de los líderes del barrio.
Order of the day.
Let's review the orders of the day at the meeting.
Vamos a revisar las órdenes del día en la reunión.