a la orden
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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.
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