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How to Say "you organize" in Spanish

The Spanish word foryou organizeis ordenesB1 level.

English → SpanishB1
verbB1
present subjunctive or negative command
A person with short hair is neatly organizing colorful wooden blocks into three designated storage bins on a low shelf.

Examples

Es crucial que ordenes todos los documentos antes de la reunión.

It is crucial that you organize all the documents before the meeting.

No quiero que ordenes nada sin mi permiso.

I don't want you to order anything without my permission.

Cuando llegues, no ordenes tú el menú, déjame a mí.

When you arrive, don't order the menu, leave it to me. (Negative imperative)

Subjunctive Trigger

Use 'ordenes' after expressions of necessity, desire, or emotion when the subject changes: 'Necesito que tú ordenes...' (I need you to organize...).

Negative Command

'Ordenes' is the form you use when telling an informal 'you' (tú) not to do something: 'No ordenes la mesa todavía.'

Confusing Subjunctive and Indicative

Mistake:Using the regular present tense: 'Quiero que ordenas.'

Correction: You must use the subjunctive after 'quiero que': 'Quiero que ordenes.' Spanish requires this special verb form here.

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