arregla
“arregla” means “fixes” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
fixes, repair
Also: mends
📝 In Action
Mi hermano arregla las bicicletas viejas.
A1My brother fixes the old bikes.
Usted arregla el error de la factura, por favor.
A2You (formal) fix the mistake on the bill, please.
¡Arregla el televisor! No funciona.
A1Fix the TV! It doesn't work.
tidies up, arranges
Also: gets ready
📝 In Action
Ella arregla la mesa para la cena.
A2She arranges the table for dinner.
La sirvienta siempre arregla mi habitación.
A2The maid always tidies up my room.
¡Arregla tu cuarto antes de salir!
A1Tidy up your room before leaving!
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: arregla
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'arregla' as an informal command?
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📚 Etymology▼
The Spanish verb 'arreglar' comes from the combination of the Latin preposition 'ad' (meaning 'to' or 'toward') and the word 'regula' (meaning 'rule' or 'straight edge'). The original sense was literally 'to put something according to the rule' or 'to set straight,' which explains why it is used for both fixing something broken and organizing something messy.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'arregla' and 'arregle'?
'Arregla' is the form used for 'He/She/It does' in the present, or for giving an informal command to 'tú' (you). 'Arregle' is the form used for 'You (formal)' in the present, or for giving a formal command to 'usted' (you).