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arreglando

ah-ray-GLAHN-doh/areˈɣlando/

“arreglando” means “fixing” in Spanish (repairing something broken).

fixing

Also: tidying up, sorting out
VerbA2regular ar
A person using a wrench to fix a leaky pipe under a sink.
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 cuarto – tidying the room
  • arreglando el coche – fixing the car

Idioms & Expressions

  • arreglando el mundo – having a long conversation about deep problems

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

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

present

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

indicative

preterite

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

imperfect

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

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesarreglan
yoarreglo
túarreglas
vosotrosarregláis
nosotrosarreglamos
él/ella/ustedarregla
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Words that translate to "arreglando" in Spanish:

fixing→sorting out→tidying up→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: arreglando

Question 1 of 1

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

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📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish word 'regla' (rule or straight line). It literally means to bring something back 'into line' or into proper order.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: arrangerEnglish: arrange

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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.