ordeno
“ordeno” means “I organize” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
I organize, I tidy up
Also: I arrange
📝 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.
I command, I order
Also: I dictate
📝 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.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Words that translate to "ordeno" in Spanish:
arranged→commanded→i arrange→i command→i dictate→i order→i organize→ordered→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: ordeno
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'ordeno' in the sense of 'giving a command'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *ordinare*, which meant 'to put in order,' 'to arrange,' or 'to manage.' This root gives us both the sense of tidiness and the sense of issuing a command.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.