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"Aseo" is a form of "aseo", a noun which is often translated as "cleaning". "Orden" is a noun which is often translated as "order". Learn more about the difference between "orden" and "aseo" below.
el orden(
ohr
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dehn
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. order
Voy a dedicar la mañana a poner mis papeles en orden.I'll devote the morning to putting my documents in order.
2. (hierarchy)
a. order
Tienes que numerar las opciones por orden de preferencia.You have to number the options in order of preference.
3. (discipline)
a. order
El juez tuvo que pedir orden en la sala varias veces.The judge had to call the room to order several times.
4. (character)
a. nature
El paciente sufre una enfermedad de orden sistémico.The patient suffers from a disease of systemic nature.
5. (domain)
a. sphere
En el orden financiero, cabe destacar un ligero repunte de la economía.In the financial sphere, it is worth mentioning a slight upturn in the economy.
a. order
De los tres órdenes griegos, la columna corintia es la que tiene la base más alta.The Corinthian column has the tallest base of the three Greek orders.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
8. (request) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. order
El mesero nos tomó la orden hace una hora y todavía estamos esperando.The waiter took our order an hour ago, and we are still waiting.
9. (command)
a. order
El coronel nos dio orden de retroceder hasta la orilla opuesta.Our Colonel gave us the order to retreat to the opposite bank.
a. order
Hay órdenes de monjas de clausura que viven de la venta de los dulces que elaboran.There are orders of cloistered nuns that earn their living selling the sweets they make.
a. order
Pertenecía a la Orden de los Caballeros Templarios.He belonged to the Order of the Knights Templar.
12. (finance)
a. order
La orden de cobro dejará de ser efectiva en cuanto usted pague la multa.The moment you pay the fine, the recovery order will cease to have effect.
13. (culinary)
el aseo(
ah
-
seh
-
oh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. hygiene
Es importante mantener un buen aseo personal.It's important to maintain good personal hygiene.
a. bathroom (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Hay un aseo al final del pasillo.There's a bathroom at the end of the corridor.
b. restroom (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Cuántos aseos tienen en su planta?How many restrooms are there on your floor?
c. toilet (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Las habitaciones del tercer piso comparten un aseo.The rooms on the third floor share a toilet.
los aseos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. bathroom (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Necesita alguien usar los aseos antes de subir al bus?Does anyone need to use the bathroom before getting on the bus?
b. restroom (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Espérame que voy a los aseos antes de irnos.Wait for me. I'm going to the restroom before we leave.
c. toilet (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Señorita, permiso. Necesito usar los aseos.Please, Miss. I need to go to the toilet.
