Ordenó

Ordenó is a Spanish verb and a common form of the verb "ordenar," which translates to "to order," "to command," or "to arrange" in English. Specifically, "ordenó" is the third-person singular preterite indicative form. This means it refers to a past action performed by a single subject (he, she, or it).

For example, in the sentence "El rey ordenó la construcción del castillo," "ordenó" indicates that "the king" (a singular subject) performed the action of ordering the construction of the castle in the past. Similarly, "Ella ordenó la comida en el restaurante" means "She ordered the food at the restaurant," with "ordenó" signifying a completed past action by "she."

The verb "ordenar" can also mean to arrange or put in order. In this context, "ordenó" would describe a past action of organizing something. For instance, "El bibliotecario ordenó los libros por género" translates to "The librarian arranged the books by genre." The preterite tense emphasizes that this arrangement was a completed event. Understanding the context is key to determining whether "ordenó" implies a command or an act of organization.