This meaning of 'arreglar' almost always refers to fixing physical objects (a shoe, a clock, a machine), not to fixing a person (use 'curar' or 'sanar' for health).

Use with Things, Not People

Extremely common. Used frequently to talk about fixing things.

Common when talking about tidiness and structure.

Common in contexts of conflicts, agreements, and finance.

Fixing vs. Getting Ready

When 'arreglar' has the little word 'se' attached (arreglarse), it becomes a reflexive verb, meaning the person is doing the action to themselves, like 'getting oneself ready' or 'fixing oneself up.'

The Power of 'Se'

'Arreglarse' usually implies focusing on appearance—hair, clothes, makeup—not just generally getting ready for the day.

Personal Appearance

Extremely common when used reflexively, particularly in daily life.

Learn the comprehensive meanings of the Spanish verb 'arreglar,' including 'to fix' (repair), 'to tidy up,' 'to settle a debt,' and the crucial reflexive meaning 'arreglarse' (to get ready). Includes full conjugations.

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