Inklingo
A person using a wrench to fix a leaky pipe under a sink.

arreglando

ah-ray-GLAHN-doh

verbA2regular ar
fixing?repairing something broken
Also:tidying up?organizing a room or space,sorting out?solving a problem or situation

Quick Reference

gerundarreglando
past Participlearreglado
infinitivearreglar

📝 In Action

Estoy arreglando mi computadora porque no funciona.

A2

I am fixing my computer because it's not working.

Estamos arreglando la sala para la fiesta.

A1

We are tidying up the living room for the party.

Él está arreglando el problema con su jefe.

B1

He is sorting out the problem with his boss.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • reparando (repairing)
  • ordenando (organizing)
  • solucionando (solving)

Antonyms

  • rompiendo (breaking)
  • desordenando (making a mess)

Common Collocations

  • arreglando el cuartotidying the room
  • arreglando el cochefixing the car

Idioms & Expressions

  • arreglando el mundohaving a long conversation about deep problems

💡 Grammar Points

The '-ing' Form

In Spanish, words ending in '-ando' are like the English '-ing.' Use it with the verb 'estar' (to be) to show an action is happening right now.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Don't use it as a noun

Mistake: "Arreglando es difícil."

Correction: Arreglar es difícil. (In Spanish, use the base form of the verb, not the -ando form, when the verb is the subject of the sentence).

⭐ Usage Tips

Versatile word

You can use 'arreglando' for physical repairs, tidying a house, and even fixing a social misunderstanding!

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesarreglaran
yoarreglara
arreglaras
vosotrosarreglarais
nosotrosarregláramos
él/ella/ustedarreglara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesarreglen
yoarregle
arregles
vosotrosarregléis
nosotrosarreglemos
él/ella/ustedarregle

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesarreglaron
yoarreglé
arreglaste
vosotrosarreglasteis
nosotrosarreglamos
él/ella/ustedarregló

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesarreglaban
yoarreglaba
arreglabas
vosotrosarreglabais
nosotrosarreglábamos
él/ella/ustedarreglaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesarreglan
yoarreglo
arreglas
vosotrosarregláis
nosotrosarreglamos
él/ella/ustedarregla

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: arreglando

Question 1 of 1

How would you say 'I am fixing my bike'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'arreglando' the same as 'reparando'?

Mostly, yes! 'Reparando' is specifically for mechanical or technical fixes, while 'arreglando' is much broader and can mean tidying a room or solving a social problem too.

Does 'arreglando' ever mean getting dressed?

Yes! When used with 'se' (reflexive), as in 'arreglándose', it often means someone is getting ready or putting on nice clothes.