VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

ordenar

to tidy up

First introduced in Chapter 5chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use ordenar where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see ordenar after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Yo ordeno todos los días.Every single weekday I try to tidy up when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta ordenar en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates tidy up slowly with the professor nearby.
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FAQ

What does ordenar mean in Spanish?
to tidy up (introduced in Chapter 5 in Chapurra).
How do you use ordenar in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is ordenar in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 5. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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