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"Mando" is a form of "mando", a noun which is often translated as "command". "Ordeno" is a form of "ordenar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to order". Learn more about the difference between "mando" and "ordeno" below.
el mando(
mahn
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doh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (control)
a. authority
El mando portuario aumentó las inspecciones de contenedores.The port authority increased container inspections.
b. manager
Los mandos de la empresa tendrán una junta mañana.The managers of the company will have a meeting tomorrow.
c. officer
El mando supremo tendrá que aprobar tu petición.The senior officer will have to approve your request.
a. control
Hubo una falla en el mando de la bomba de combustible.There was a failure in the fuel pump control.
b. remote control (TV)
No puedo cambiar el canal sin el mando.I can't change the channel without the remote control.
ordenar(
ohr
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deh
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nahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to order
Ordené todos mis libros en los estantes por el color del lomo.I ordered all of my books on the shelves by spine color.
b. to arrange
Contraté a una decoradora para ayudarme a escoger y ordenar mis muebles.I hired a decorator to help me choose and arrange my furniture.
c. to tidy
No importa cuántas veces le pido a mi hija que ordene su habitación, no lo hace.No matter how many times I tell my daughter to tidy her room, she doesn't do it.
2. (to command)
a. to order
El profesor ordenó al alumno salir del aula por su mal comportamiento.The teacher ordered the student out of the classroom for to his bad behavior.
3. (religion)
a. to ordain
El obispo ordenó al cura en la iglesia del pueblo.The bishop ordained the priest in the village church.
ordenarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
4. (religion)
a. to be ordained
Su hermana se ordenó monja en el convento de San José.His sister was ordained as a nun in Saint Joseph's convent.
