orden de alejamiento
/oɾden de alexamjento/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase 'restraining order' is orden de alejamiento in Spanish.
The term orden de alejamiento is used in legal contexts to describe a judicial order that requires a person to stay a certain distance away from another person.
Meaning: order forbidding contacting and close proximity to the protected party (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of orden (order) and de alejamiento (of distancing/moving away).
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term Orden de protección is also a formal way to say 'restraining order' in Mexico and parts of Central America.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you change the noun orden to órdenes while keeping the prepositional phrase de alejamiento the same.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word alejamiento comes from lejos, meaning 'far'. This creates a literal meaning of 'order of far-away-ness' rather than 'restraining' someone.
- The root of alejamiento is the Latin laxus, which is the same root used for the English word 'lax'.
- In many Spanish-speaking legal systems, an orden de alejamiento can be issued as a precautionary measure before a trial even starts. This allows for immediate protection before a final verdict is reached.
Examples in context
- Al final Tom tuvo que pedir una orden de alejamiento porque Mary seguía acosándole.Tom finally had to get a restraining order because Mary kept stalking him.This sentence is useful for illustrating how to use orden de alejamiento when discussing a situation involving stalking.Tatoeba #1116413 by Shishir, translation #1106218 by CK
- Necesito obtener una orden de alejamientoI need to get a restraining order
- Quiero solicitar una orden de restricciónI want to request a restraining order
- Voy a presentar una orden de no acercamientoI am going to file a restraining order
- Necesito una orden de alejamiento. Mi ex pareja ha estado acosándome y siento que necesito estar protegido/aI need a restraining order. My ex-partner has been harassing me, and I feel the need to be protected
- El juez dictó una orden de alejamiento ayer.The judge issued a restraining order yesterday.
- Ella tiene una orden de alejamiento contra su ex.She has a restraining order against her ex.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing a legal matter over coffee.
- Alejandro¿Ella tiene una orden de alejamiento?Does she have a restraining order?
- MaríaSí, Alejandro, la tiene desde el mes pasado.Yes, Alejandro, she has had it since last month.
- AlejandroEs bueno que esté protegida.It is good that she is protected.
- MaríaTotalmente, es más segura así.Totally, she is safer this way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “restraining order” translations and entries orden de alejamiento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alejamiento, de, orden, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
