adjective

ordenado

organized

Se dice de algo que está bien colocado y en su lugar, sin desorden.

Definition & meaning

The word ordenado is an adjective that describes someone or something that is organized, neat, or methodical.

Of a person: It refers to someone who keeps their belongings, time, or thoughts in order. A person who is tidy and structured.
Of a thing: It refers to something that is arranged in a systematic, neat, or logical way.
Of a process or action: It refers to something that follows a specific sequence or is carried out in an organized manner.

In a religious or legal context, it can also refer to someone who has been ordained (e.g., as a priest).

Grammar & Word origin

Ordenado is the past participle of the Spanish verb ordenar , which means "to order" or "to organize." Because it is an adjective, it changes form depending on the gender and number of the noun it modifies (e.g., ordenada for feminine, ordenados for masculine plural, ordenadas for feminine plural).

The word originates from the Latin ordinatus, the past participle of ordinare, which comes from the root ordo (order or rank).