ordeno

Ordeno is the first-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb ordenar. It denotes that the speaker is performing the action of organizing, arranging, or commanding, depending on the context. As a regular -ar verb, its present tense forms follow standard conjugation: ordeno, ordenas, ordena, ordenamos, ordenáis, ordenan.

In everyday usage, ordeno primarily means I organize or I arrange. For example, I might say, “Ordeno mis documentos por fecha” (I sort my documents by date) or “Ordeno las piezas en el almacén” (I arrange/sort the parts in the warehouse). The sense of giving commands can also appear, such as in formal or hierarchical contexts: “Ordeno a los empleados que permanezcan en sus puestos” (I order the employees to stay at their posts). In this commanding sense, ordeno expresses authority over others.

Spanish distinguishes between ordener and pedir when the intention is to request items. To request or place an order for goods or meals, Spanish typically uses verbs like pedir, encargar, or hacer un pedido, rather than ordeno. Therefore, ordeno is mainly associated with organizing or issuing a directive, rather than purchasing or requesting items.

Etymologically, ordenar derives from Latin ordinare, meaning to arrange, set in order, or regulate. The form ordeno shares its root with related terms such as orden (order) and ordenación (ordering or sorting).