ordeno
/or-DEH-no/
I organize
The image shows someone arranging things neatly, illustrating the meaning of 'I organize'.
ordeno(Verb)
I organize
?to arrange things neatly
,I tidy up
?to clean and straighten a space
I arrange
?to put in a specific order
📝 In Action
Cada mañana, ordeno mi escritorio antes de empezar a trabajar.
A1Every morning, I organize my desk before starting work.
Yo ordeno los archivos alfabéticamente para encontrarlos más rápido.
A2I arrange the files alphabetically to find them faster.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Yo' Form
The '-o' ending tells you the person doing the action is 'yo' (I). It’s the standard ending for 'I' in the present tense for all regular verbs.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'ordenar' and 'pedir'
Mistake: "Using 'ordeno' when asking for food in Spain."
Correction: In Spain, use 'pido' (I ask for) for ordering food. 'Ordeno' for food is more common in parts of Latin America.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'mis cosas'
A very common phrase is 'ordeno mis cosas' (I organize my things) when preparing for a trip or a big project.
The image depicts giving an instruction or mandate, illustrating the meaning of 'I command'.
ordeno(Verb)
I command
?to give a mandate or instruction
,I order
?to instruct officially
I dictate
?to impose a rule
📝 In Action
Yo ordeno que todos los empleados estén aquí a las ocho.
B1I order that all employees be here at eight.
Desde mi posición, ordeno la distribución de los recursos.
B2From my position, I command the distribution of resources.
💡 Grammar Points
Ordering Someone Else
When you use 'ordeno' to command someone else, the next verb must use a special form called the subjunctive: 'Ordeno que limpies' (I order that you clean).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
This meaning is often used by people in positions of authority (judges, military leaders, executives). It carries more weight than simply 'asking'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ordeno
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'ordeno' in the sense of 'giving a command'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ordeno' the same as 'pido' (I ask for)?
Not exactly. 'Pido' is used for general requests, like asking for food or help. 'Ordeno' means 'I command' or 'I organize.' While some regions use 'ordeno' for ordering food, 'pido' is safer and more common for requests across the Spanish-speaking world.