ordered, arranged, commanded (imperfect tense, 3rd person singular)
1. Past imperfect tense of 'ordenar' - to give a command or instruction
He ordered the troops to advance.
Ele ordenava as tropas avançarem.
2. Past imperfect tense of 'ordenar' - to arrange or put in order
She was arranging the books on the shelf.
Ela ordenava os livros na prateleira.
3. Past imperfect tense of 'ordenar' - to organize or systematize
The manager was organizing the files regularly.
O gerente ordenava os arquivos regularmente.
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