ordenamiento
“ordenamiento” means “legal system” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
legal system
Also: legal framework, legislation
📝 In Action
El ordenamiento jurídico garantiza los derechos de todos los ciudadanos.
B2The legal system guarantees the rights of all citizens.
Es necesario adaptar nuestro ordenamiento a las nuevas tecnologías.
C1It is necessary to adapt our legal framework to new technologies.
Esta norma no tiene cabida en el ordenamiento actual.
C1This rule has no place in the current legislation.
ordering
Also: sorting, arrangement
📝 In Action
El ordenamiento de los libros en la biblioteca es alfabético.
B1The ordering of the books in the library is alphabetical.
Estamos trabajando en el ordenamiento del tráfico en el centro.
B2We are working on the management (ordering) of traffic downtown.
El algoritmo de ordenamiento es muy eficiente.
C1The sorting algorithm is very efficient.
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Words that translate to "ordenamiento" in Spanish:
arrangement→legal framework→legal system→legislation→ordering→sorting→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: ordenamiento
Question 1 of 3
Which phrase refers to the entire legal system of a country?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish verb 'ordenar' (to order), which comes from the Latin 'ordinare' (to arrange/set in order). The suffix '-miento' is added to verbs to create nouns that describe an action or an effect.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ordenamiento' the same as 'ley'?
Not exactly. A 'ley' is a single law. 'Ordenamiento' refers to the whole system or the collection of all laws working together.
Can I use 'ordenamiento' to talk about my messy room?
Technically you could talk about the 'ordenamiento' (the process of cleaning it), but it sounds very formal. For a room, it's better to just use 'limpieza' (cleaning) or 'organización' (organization).
Why does it end in -miento?
In Spanish, the ending -miento turns a verb into a noun. 'Ordenar' (to order) becomes 'ordenamiento' (the act or system of ordering).