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How to Say "filed" in Spanish

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verbB1formal
Use 'presentó' when referring to formally submitting a document, application, or piece of evidence to an authority or court.

Examples

El abogado presentó la evidencia ante el juez.

The lawyer submitted the evidence before the judge.

ordenado

or-deh-NAH-doh/oɾðeˈnaðo/

past participleB1
Use 'ordenado' when referring to documents that have been put into a specific order or organized systematically.
A king wearing a simple crown stands on a small podium, pointing decisively towards a path, instructing a kneeling messenger.

Examples

Los documentos fueron ordenados por fecha.

The documents were filed by date.

El capitán ha ordenado que la tripulación se prepare.

The captain has ordered the crew to prepare.

Los libros ya han sido ordenados por tema.

The books have already been arranged by topic.

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).

Submitting vs. Organizing

The most common mistake is confusing 'presentó' (submitted) with 'ordenado' (organized). Remember that 'presentó' implies giving a document to someone or some institution, while 'ordenado' means arranging it.

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