la ordenanza
-the ordinance
See the entry for ordenanza.

ordenanza

la ordenanza, el ordenanza(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. ordinance
Hay una ordenanza que regula la altura de los edificios en las distintas calles de la ciudad.There's an ordinance that regulates the height of buildings in the different streets of the city.
b. bylaw
La ciudad votó una ordenanza que prohíbe la actividad minera en la zona.The town voted in favor of a bylaw that bans mining in the area.
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).
masculine or feminine noun
a. orderly
En el comedor, los ordenanzas son los encargados de servir la comida a los oficiales.In the canteen, orderlies are responsible for serving the officers their meals.
a. messenger
Si necesitas enviar un paquete, pídeselo al ordenanza.If you need to send a parcel, ask the messenger to do it for you.
b. office junior
Mi primer empleo fue como ordenanza en el poder judicial.Mi first job was as an office junior for a legal firm.
4. (cleaning person)
Regionalism used in Argentina
(Argentina)
a. janitor
Voy a llamar a un ordenanza para que limpie el aula antes de empezar la clase.I'm going to call a janitor to clean the classroom before class starts.
b. cleaner
Los ordenanzas trabajan durante la noche, cuando ya queda nadie en las oficinas.Cleaners work at night, when there's nobody left in the office.
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