ordine
/ˈor.di.ne/
In Italian, the word for 'order' is ordine.
The word ordine is used as a noun to refer to an order, such as a request for a product or service or an arrangement/disposition. In biology, it is also used to denote a taxonomical classification. To express the action of requesting a product or service, you use the verb ordinare or the phrase fare un ordine to mean 'to place an order'.
Meaning: to request some product or service (verb)
Which one should you use?
While ordine is the noun meaning 'order', you must use the verb ordinare when you want to express the action of ordering something.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb form for the action of ordering is ordinare.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈor.di.ne/ and has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, if you are in a restaurant and want to signal you are ready to order, you do not usually call the waiter but instead make a subtle eye contact or a small hand gesture.
- An 'order' of magnitude in mathematics is expressed as ordine di grandezza in Italian, using the same noun as a restaurant request.
- The term ordine is used to describe the 'order' of a building's columns in classical architecture, such as the Doric or Ionic styles.
Examples in context
- È un ordine, Tom.That's an order, Tom.This sentence shows how to use the noun ordine to express a command.Tatoeba #8133456 by Guybrush88, translation #2547642 by CK
- Tutto è in ordine.Everything's in order.This sentence uses ordine to describe the state of things being in order.Tatoeba #2586567 by Guybrush88, translation #2245481 by CK
- Quello è un ordine!That's an order!This sentence uses the noun ordine to emphasize a command.Tatoeba #2466310 by Guybrush88, translation #2260491 by Hybrid
- Sono vegetariano/vegetariana. Avete piatti vegetariani?I am a vegetarian. Do you have vegetarian dishes?
- Vorrei un primo piatto di pasta alle vongole.I would like a first course of pasta with clams.
- Posso avere l'acqua, per favore?Can I have some water, please?
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Example conversation
Martina and Lorenzo are at a restaurant.
- MartinaVuoi fare l'ordine adesso, Lorenzo?Do you want to place the order now, Lorenzo?
- LorenzoSì, prendo una pizza Margherita.Yes, I'll have a Margherita pizza.
- MartinaIo faccio l'ordine per entrambi.I will place the order for both of us.
- LorenzoVa bene, grazie Martina.That's fine, thank you Martina.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ordine, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
