ordenar-se

[or-de-nar-se]

verb

to be ordained; to arrange oneself; to organize oneself

1. to receive holy orders; to be ordained as a priest or member of the clergy

He decided to get ordained and become a priest.

Ele decidiu ordenar-se e tornar-se padre.

2. to arrange or organize oneself in a particular order or sequence

The soldiers ordered themselves in a line for the parade.

Os soldados ordenaram-se em fila para o desfile.

3. reflexive form indicating mutual arrangement or organization

The books ordered themselves neatly on the shelf.

Os livros ordenaram-se cuidadosamente na prateleira.

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General Brazilian

ordenar-se

Common usage in religious and organizational contexts

Portugal

ordenar-se

Primarily used in religious context; equivalent usage to Brazil

ordenar-se sacerdote (to be ordained as a priest)

ordenar-se em ordem (to put oneself in order)

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