el orden
the order
Example Sentence
Pongo orden en mi escritorio antes de estudiar.
I put order on my desk before studying.
Meaning
El orden means order: organization, tidiness, or a logical sequence.
Common Phrases
- poner orden — to put things in order
- mantener el orden — to keep order
Example
Pongo orden en mi escritorio antes de trabajar.
I put my desk in order before working.
Common Mistake
Using the plural when you mean organization: say poner orden, not poner ordenes (that sounds like giving commands).