Spanish word

contraorden

Pronunciation

IPA/kontɾaˈoɾðen/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncounter-order

Example

El jefe dio una contraorden y todos volvieron a casa.

The boss gave a counter-order and everyone went back home.

Illustration for contraorden (counter-order)

More examples

Llegó una contraorden y suspendimos la reunión.

A counter-order arrived and we suspended the meeting.

Core concept

A crossed-out instruction replaced by a new directive.

Similar words

anulación: Nullifies an official order or decision, removing its effect.
revocación: Rescinds a prior authorization or order, formally taking it back.
cancelación: Stops or calls off a scheduled event, appointment, or instruction.
desautorización: Withdraws authorization for an action or agent, making it no longer permitted.

Definition in Spanish

Orden que, emitida después de otra, revoca o contradice la orden previa e impone actuar de otra manera.

Word origin

Formed from contra 'against' + orden 'order', from Latin roots, denoting a new directive that cancels a prior instruction.

Usage tips

  • Implies formal cancellation rather than a small tweak, so expect contraorden in official communications rather than casual talk about changing plans.

Other meanings

  • countermandnoun

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