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arregla

/ah-RREH-glah/

fixes

A person mending a broken wooden chair using a hammer and nails.

When someone fixes something, like a broken chair, they arregla it.

arregla(Verb (Conjugation))

A1regular ar

fixes

?

He/She/It fixes, You (formal) fix

,

repair

?

Informal command (Fix!)

Also:

mends

?

often used for clothing or smaller items

📝 In Action

Mi hermano arregla las bicicletas viejas.

A1

My brother fixes the old bikes.

Usted arregla el error de la factura, por favor.

A2

You (formal) fix the mistake on the bill, please.

¡Arregla el televisor! No funciona.

A1

Fix the TV! It doesn't work.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • reparar (to repair)
  • componer (to fix)

Antonyms

  • romper (to break)
  • estropear (to damage)

Common Collocations

  • arreglar un problema – to fix a problem
  • arreglar la tubería – to fix the plumbing

💡 Grammar Points

Dual Role of 'Arregla'

'Arregla' is used when talking about what a single person (he/she/it) does now, OR when giving a friendly, informal command to 'tú' (you).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing up the Command Form

Mistake: "Using 'arregle' for the informal command (tú)."

Correction: Use 'arregla' for the informal command ('tú') and reserve 'arregle' for the formal command ('usted').

⭐ Usage Tips

Focus on the Result

Think of 'arreglar' as making something right or correct again, whether it was broken or just messy.

A young child neatly placing colorful wooden blocks into a clear storage bin.

To tidy up a room, putting things away neatly, is to arregla the space.

arregla(Verb (Conjugation))

A2regular ar

tidies up

?

He/She/It tidies up, You (formal) tidy up

,

arranges

?

He/She/It organizes

Also:

gets ready

?

when referring to personal appearance (arreglarse)

📝 In Action

Ella arregla la mesa para la cena.

A2

She arranges the table for dinner.

La sirvienta siempre arregla mi habitación.

A2

The maid always tidies up my room.

¡Arregla tu cuarto antes de salir!

A1

Tidy up your room before leaving!

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ordenar (to order/organize)
  • disponer (to arrange)

Antonyms

  • desordenar (to mess up)

Common Collocations

  • arreglarse el pelo – to fix one's hair (to get ready)
  • arreglar la casa – to tidy the house

💡 Grammar Points

Reflexive Use for Personal Appearance

When talking about getting ready, Spanish adds 'se' to the verb: 'Ella se arregla' means 'She gets herself ready' (or 'She dresses up').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'Organizar' for Physical Tidy-up

Mistake: "Using 'organizar' when you mean 'tidy up' a space."

Correction: 'Organizar' is better for documents or plans. Use 'arreglar' or 'ordenar' for cleaning up a room or desk.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: arregla

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'arregla' as an informal command?

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Word Family

arreglar(to fix, to arrange) - verb
el arreglo(the arrangement, the fix/repair) - noun
arreglado(fixed, dressed up) - adjective

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).