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"A la orden" is a form of "a la orden", a phrase which is often translated as "yes, sir". "Soltero" is a noun which is often translated as "single person". Learn more about the difference between "soltero" and "a la orden" below.
el soltero, la soltera(
sohl
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teh
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roh
)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (unmarried)
a. single person
¿Sabes si habrá solteros en la fiesta?Do you know if there will be any singles at the party?
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (unmarried)
a. single
Es una madre soltera, así que siempre está muy ocupada.She's a single mother, so she is always very busy.
a la orden(
ah
lah
ohr
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dehn
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (military)
a. yes, sir
Sargento Juárez, mande formar a los soldados. - A la orden, señor.Sergeant Juarez, order the men to fall in. - Yes, sir.
2. (not at all) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. you're welcome
Muchas gracias, jovencito. - A la orden, señora.Thank you very much, young man. - You're welcome, madam.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Aquí están todos a la orden para lo que les pidas.Everyone here is at your disposal for whatever you tell them to do.
Si en algo puedo ayudarles, estoy a la orden.If I can help in any way, just tell me.
a. payable to
Lucas extendió el cheque a la orden de Hermanos Matías S. A.Lucas made the check payable to Hermanos Matias S. A.
