ordenado
/or-deh-NAH-doh/
tidy
When a room or space is ordenado, it means it is tidy and well-arranged.
ordenado(Adjective)
tidy
?referring to a room or space
,neat
?referring to a person or appearance
well-arranged
?layout or display
📝 In Action
Necesito que mi oficina esté siempre ordenada para concentrarme.
A2I need my office to always be tidy to concentrate.
Tienes el pelo muy ordenado hoy.
B1Your hair is very neat today.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Number Match
Like most Spanish adjectives, 'ordenado' must change its ending to match the thing it describes: 'un cuarto ordenado' (masculine singular), 'unas mesas ordenadas' (feminine plural).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Ser and Estar
Mistake: "Soy ordenado (Meaning: I am an organized person by nature)"
Correction: Estoy ordenado (Meaning: I am neat right now, or my clothes/hair are neat). Use 'ser' for personality traits and 'estar' for temporary states.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'Ser'
When describing a person's general character—someone who is naturally methodical and tidy—always use 'ser': 'Mi jefe es muy ordenado'.
If a person is ordenado, they are methodical and systematic in their work style.
ordenado(Adjective)
methodical
?referring to a person's work style
,systematic
?referring to a process or structure
well-structured
?referring to a document or plan
📝 In Action
El informe presenta los datos de forma ordenada y clara.
B2The report presents the data in a methodical and clear manner.
Un pensamiento ordenado es clave para resolver problemas complejos.
C1Systematic thinking is key to solving complex problems.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
This meaning often appears with abstract nouns like 'proceso' (process), 'pensamiento' (thought), or 'estructura' (structure) to indicate high quality or professionalism.
Ordenado can also mean 'ordered' or 'commanded,' referring to an instruction given.
ordenado(Past Participle)
ordered
?commanded or instructed
,arranged
?put in place
filed
?documents
📝 In Action
El capitán ha ordenado que la tripulación se prepare.
B1The captain has ordered the crew to prepare.
Los libros ya han sido ordenados por tema.
B2The books have already been arranged by topic.
💡 Grammar Points
Forming Perfect Tenses
When 'ordenado' is used with the verb 'haber' (like 'he', 'has', 'ha'), it never changes its ending. It always stays 'ordenado', regardless of who did the action: 'Ella ha ordenado' (She has ordered).
Using the Passive Voice
When used with 'ser' or 'estar' (like 'fue', 'está', 'fueron'), 'ordenado' functions as an adjective and must match the thing being described: 'La comida fue ordenada' (feminine singular).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ordenado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'ordenado' to describe a permanent personality trait?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'ordenado' and 'organizado'?
'Ordenado' focuses on neatness and arrangement (physical tidiness or a methodical process). 'Organizado' is broader and often refers to planning, efficiency, or structure (like organizing an event or a schedule). They are often synonyms when describing a person's habits.
Does 'ordenado' have anything to do with commanding or giving an order?
Yes! 'Ordenado' is the past form of the verb 'ordenar,' which means 'to arrange' but also 'to command.' So, depending on the context, it can mean 'arranged' (the books are ordered) or 'commanded' (the judge has ordered).