ordenar

sort

The Spanish word 'ordenar' is used in a similar context as 'sort' in English. It can be referred to as arranging or categorizing things based on certain parameters. Very common in technical context used to refer to the arrangement of data in a specific order such as numerical or alphabetical. But it can be used in general context too, like sorting out your clothes, which would translate to 'ordenar tu ropa'.

verb

Example sentences using: ordenar

Voy a ordenar un café.

I'm going to order a coffee.

In this sentence, the verb 'ordenar' is used to indicate the act of requesting a specific item from a menu or list, in this case, a coffee. Similar to English, the verb is followed by the item.

Por favor, ordena tu habitación.

Please, tidy up your room.

Here, 'ordenar' is used to indicate organizing or arranging things in a proper way. In this context, it means to tidy up the room by putting things in their proper places.

Vamos a ordenar las sillas por color.

We are going to arrange the chairs by color.

In this phrase, 'ordenar' implies arranging or sorting items, in this case, chairs based on their color. The objects to be sorted are followed by 'por' and the parameter for sorting.

Quiero ordenar mis pensamientos.

I want to organize my thoughts.

Here, 'ordenar' is used metaphorically to mean organizing or making sense of one's thoughts or ideas.

Ella necesita ordenar sus prioridades.

She needs to sort out her priorities.

In this example, 'ordenar' means to sort out or arrange, and is used to suggest that someone needs to reevaluate and organize their priorities.

Debería ordenar una pizza.

I should order a pizza.

Here, 'ordenar' expresses the action of making a request for a pizza, which is a popular activity especially when someone doesn't feel like cooking.

Necesito ordenar mi armario.

I need to organize my closet.

This sentence uses 'ordenar' to imply the act of organizing, rearranging or tidying up a specific space, in this case, a closet.

Hoy decidí ordenar mis libros por autor.

Today I decided to arrange my books by author.

In this example, 'ordenar' indicates the action of arranging or organizing objects, here, books based on a certain parameter, the author.

Voy a ordenar todo en cajas.

I'm going to organize everything into boxes.

This phrase uses 'ordenar' to denote the action of arranging or sorting things into designated places, in this case, boxes.

Es hora de que ordenes tus tareas.

It's time for you to organize your tasks.

This sentence uses 'ordenar' to express the need to arrange or organize tasks, most likely in terms of importance or chronological order.