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How to Say "sorted" in Spanish

The Spanish word forsortedis clasificadoB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
organized into categories
A manila folder with a large red padlock on the front, representing restricted access.

Examples

El equipo ya está clasificado para la final.

The team is already qualified for the final.

No puedes leer ese documento; es información clasificada.

You cannot read that document; it is classified information.

Tengo mis correos clasificados por fecha.

I have my emails sorted by date.

Matching the Noun

Since this is an adjective, its ending changes to match what you are describing. Use 'clasificado' for masculine things (el archivo) and 'clasificada' for feminine things (la carta).

Use with 'Estar'

When talking about a team reaching a final or a document being secret, we usually use the verb 'estar' because it describes a current state or result.

Qualified vs. Clasificado

Mistake:In sports, using 'cualificado' for a team passing to the next round.

Correction: Use 'clasificado' for sports results. 'Cualificado' is usually for job skills or being 'qualified' for a profession.

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