Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| orden judicial | /oɾden xudiθjal/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /oɾden xudisjal/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
feminine |
| orden | /ˈoɾden/ | feminine |
| mandamiento judicial | /mandamjento xudiθjal/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /mandamjento xudisjal/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
| orden de allanamiento | /oɾden de aʝanamjento/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
In a legal context, you can use several terms to express the concept of a warrant. While orden judicial is the standard term, you can be more specific: orden de allanamiento is used specifically for a search warrant (the authority to enter a premises) and orden de detención refers to an arrest warrant. The word orden can also be used more generally to refer to a command or warrant.
Which one should you use?
Orden judicial is the most common way to express a judicial warrant. In contrast, mandamiento judicial is a more formal and technical legal term used in specific procedural contexts. If you are referring specifically to the authority to enter a property, use orden de allanamiento.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/oɾden xudiθjal/
What mistakes should you avoid?
When referring to a judicial or official command, the word is feminine: la orden. Do not confuse this with el orden, which refers to the concept of order, sequence or arrangement.
Did you know?
- The word allanamiento used in a search warrant comes from allanar, which means 'to make level'. Historically, this referred to the act of leveling or clearing a space by force to enter it.
- While orden judicial is the standard term for a warrant, mandamiento judicial is often used specifically for documents that command a payment or a formal court appearance.
- The term mandamiento is an inherited term from Old Spanish, giving it a more traditional and archaic feel compared to the modern orden.
Examples in context
- Tenemos una orden de búsqueda.We have a search warrant.This sentence demonstrates the use of orden to mean a search warrant.Tatoeba #7872682 by arh, translation #5187837 by CK
- Se emitió una orden de detención contra el contable de la compañía.An arrest warrant was issued for the company's accountant.This sentence shows how to use orden when discussing an arrest warrant.Tatoeba #1995845 by Shishir, translation #1355400 by darinmex
- Os dejé entrar en mi casa sin una orden de registro.I let you into my house without a search warrant.This sentence illustrates the use of orden in the context of a search warrant.Tatoeba #8689999 by ajje, translation #8690000 by ajje
- El producto incluye una garantía de un año.The product comes with a one-year warranty.
- La policía obtuvo una orden judicial para registrar la propiedad del sospechoso.The police obtained a search warrant for the suspect's property.
- Yo garantizo la calidad de este producto.I guarantee the quality of this product.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing a legal case at an office.
- Elena¿Ya tienes la orden judicial?Do you have the judicial warrant yet?
- DanielNo, todavía no la he recibido, Elena.No, I haven't received it yet, Elena.
- ElenaEs importante que Daniel la tenga pronto.It is important that Daniel has it soon.
- DanielHaré todo lo posible por conseguirla.I will do everything possible to get it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “warrant” translations and entries orden, 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 allanamiento, de, judicial, mandamiento, orden, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
