ordena
/or-DEH-nah/
organizes
The word 'ordena' can mean to organize or put things in their proper place.
ordena(verb)
organizes
?putting things in their correct place
,tidies
?cleaning up a room or space
sorts
?arranging items by category
📝 In Action
Él ordena su habitación todos los sábados.
A1He tidies his room every Saturday.
¡Ordena tus juguetes ahora mismo!
A1Organize your toys right now!
💡 Grammar Points
One word, two uses
'Ordena' can be a simple statement like 'he tidies,' or a command to a friend like 'Tidy up!'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Ordering Food
Mistake: "Using 'ordena' to ask for food in a restaurant."
Correction: Use 'pide' (ask for) instead. 'Ordena' usually means putting things in physical order or giving a command.
⭐ Usage Tips
Daily Chores
Use this word when talking about your routine, especially when cleaning up a messy room.
The word 'ordena' also means to command or give an official instruction.
ordena(verb)
commands
?giving an official instruction
,orders
?directing someone to do something
📝 In Action
El juez ordena silencio en la sala.
B1The judge orders silence in the courtroom.
La ley ordena que todos paguen impuestos.
B2The law mandates that everyone pays taxes.
💡 Grammar Points
Triggering a change
When you use 'ordena que' (orders that), the verb that follows must change its form to show it's a command: 'Ordena que vengas' (He orders that you come).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ordena
Question 1 of 1
If your mom says '¡Ordena tu cuarto!', what is she asking you to do?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'ordena' mean the same as 'pide' at a restaurant?
Not exactly. While English uses 'order' for both commands and food, Spanish uses 'pide' for food and 'ordena' for giving commands or organizing objects.