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ordenar

to order

verb ohr-deh-NAHR Less Common

Also means

to tidy

Usage Note

Ordenar covers two distinct senses: to give an order (el jefe ordenó salir) and to put things in order (ordenar la habitación). In religious contexts it means to ordain a priest. The reflexive ordenarse is used for the latter. Do not confuse with pedir or encargar, which are the words for ordering food or goods.

Examples

"El médico ordenó reposo absoluto."

Natural Translation

The doctor ordered complete rest.

Literal Translation

The doctor ordered rest absolute.

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