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How do you say "to clear up" in Spanish?
ordenar
In Spanish, "to clear up" is ordenar.
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Pronunciation
Say or-deh-NAHR. Ordenar has the stress on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
Ordenar is a regular -ar verb meaning to organize or put in order. It also means to order or command.
Example sentence
Necesito ordenar mi cuarto.
I need to clear up my room.
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How to remember ordenar
ORDENAR can mean to clear up or to organize. Think of putting things in orden (order).
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Questions about ordenar
How do you say "to clear up" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "to clear up" is ordenar. It is a noun.
How is ordenar written in Spanish?
ordenar is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is ordenar used in a sentence?
Use ordenar as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Necesito ordenar mi cuarto. (I need to clear up my room.).
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