What does "a la orden" mean?

Question

A friend of mine from Argentina keeps saying to me "a la orden" and I asked her what it meant and she couldn't explain it. What does it mean? I would guess it means `okay`?

Answer 1

It means "at your disposal", "at your service". It is a way of saying to the other person "It is my pleasure, I'm here to help if you need anything".

Answer 2

Hello! This is a great question. "A la orden" typically means "at your command," but this is the most official meaning. Colloquially, as your Argentinian friend used it, it means that she is willing to carry out your particular request in a timely fashion and is happy to do so. This phrase is generally used in response to someone you care about, be it in a familial way, such as a friend or family member, or even to coworkers or a boss. I hope this helps!