La orden
Example: La orden del juez debe cumplirse sin demora alguna.
Definition
"La orden" refers to an authoritative command or instruction given by someone in a position of power, such as a judge or official, which must be followed or obeyed without delay.
Etymology
The phrase "la orden" comes from the Latin word 'ordo,' meaning a row, rank, or arrangement. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to denote an authoritative command or instruction. Did you know? The concept of 'order' originally related to organization and structure before it came to signify commands.
Learn to use this word actively
"La orden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Spanish as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
