arreglado
/ah-rreh-GLAH-doh/
fixed
The chair is fixed (arreglado) and ready to use again.
arreglado(Adjective)
fixed
?repaired or mended
,repaired
?put back into working order
mended
?clothing or fabric
📝 In Action
Mi coche ya está arreglado, puedo ir a buscarte.
A2My car is already fixed, I can go pick you up.
La tubería rota fue arreglada por el fontanero.
B1The broken pipe was repaired by the plumber.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Like all Spanish adjectives, 'arreglado' must match the thing it describes in both number (singular/plural) and gender (masculine/feminine). Look for 'arreglada,' 'arreglados,' and 'arregladas.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Ser' vs. 'Estar'
Mistake: "El teléfono es arreglado."
Correction: El teléfono está arreglado. (Use 'estar' because this describes the temporary condition or result of an action, not a permanent quality.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Use as a Past Participle
This word is the 'past participle' of the verb 'arreglar' (to fix). You use it with 'haber' to form perfect tenses (e.g., 'he arreglado' - I have fixed).
A space that is tidy (arreglado).
arreglado(Adjective)
tidy
?neat, organized (for a space)
,well-dressed
?smart, sharp (for a person)
neat
?generally clean and orderly
📝 In Action
Siempre va muy arreglado, con corbata y zapatos brillantes.
B1He always goes very well-dressed, with a tie and shining shoes.
Dejó la cocina arreglada antes de salir de casa.
A2She left the kitchen tidy before leaving the house.
💡 Grammar Points
Referring to People
When describing a person's appearance, 'arreglado/a' means they put effort into looking neat or sharp. It's a great compliment for someone who is well-groomed.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Appearance with Fixing
Mistake: "Mi hermana es arreglada. (Implies she is always fixed, like an object.)"
Correction: Mi hermana está arreglada. (Use 'estar' to describe her current state of being well-dressed or groomed.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Nuance
In some regions, 'arreglado' can simply mean 'done' or 'ready,' similar to 'listo,' especially when referring to tasks or preparations.
The competition was rigged (arreglado) to ensure a specific outcome.
arreglado(Adjective)
rigged
?dishonestly manipulated (e.g., a competition)
,set up
?pre-arranged, often secretly or illegally
fixed
?a result that was tampered with
📝 In Action
Todo el mundo sabe que ese partido de fútbol estaba arreglado.
B2Everyone knows that soccer match was rigged.
El concurso no fue justo, el resultado estaba arreglado.
C1The contest wasn't fair, the result was set up (fixed).
💡 Grammar Points
Implied Meaning
When used in the context of competitions, results, or systems, 'arreglado' carries a strong negative connotation, suggesting corruption or cheating.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you hear 'el partido está arreglado,' it almost never means the players physically fixed the stadium; it means the outcome was predetermined.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: arreglado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'arreglado' to mean 'well-dressed'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'arreglado' the same as 'listo'?
'Arreglado' means something has been fixed or organized. 'Listo' means something is ready or complete. You can say 'Ya está arreglado, ya está listo' (It's fixed, it's ready), but they focus on different aspects of completion.