How to pronounce “a la orden”
Hear how “a la orden (you're welcome / at your service (Colombia, Venezuela))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
a la ordenah lah OHR-dehn
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | you're welcome / at your service (Colombia, Venezuela) |
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| Syllables | a la or · den (4) |
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| IPA | /a la ˈoɾ.den/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
—Gracias, vecino. —A la orden.—Thanks, neighbor. —You're welcome.
A la orden, aquí estamos para servirle.Anytime, we're here to help.
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