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"Ordenes" is a form of "ordenar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to order". "Preconizar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to praise". Learn more about the difference between "ordenes" and "preconizar" below.
ordenar(
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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.
preconizar(
preh
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koh
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nee
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sahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to flatter)
a. to praise
En las reuniones, el jefe suele preconizar a los empleados por su arduo trabajo.During meetings, the boss usually praises his employees for their hard work.
b. to extol
Los medios preconizaron al presidente por firmar el tratado de paz.The media extolled the president for signing the peace treaty.
2. (to back)
a. to recommend
Durante la conferencia, psicólogos y expertos en educación preconizaron reformas al sistema educativo.During the conference, psychologists and education experts recommended reforms to the education system.
b. to advise
La policía preconizó medidas de seguridad para la población.The police advised people on security measures.
c. to advocate
Los capitalistas preconizaron la privatización del petróleo.Capitalists advocated the privatization of oil.
