arreglarlo
/ah-rreh-GLAHR-loh/
to fix it
This image shows the action of repairing a physical object, illustrating "arreglarlo" as 'to fix it.'
arreglarlo(Verb)
to fix it
?repairing a physical object
to mend it
?clothing or small item
,to repair it
?machinery or equipment
📝 In Action
Necesito arreglarlo antes de que empiece la lluvia.
A2I need to fix it before the rain starts.
¿Puedes arreglarlo? Parece que solo es un cable suelto.
A2Can you fix it? It seems like it's just a loose wire.
Le costó mucho tiempo arreglarlo, pero ahora funciona perfectamente.
B1It took him a long time to repair it, but now it works perfectly.
💡 Grammar Points
The Meaning of 'lo'
The 'lo' attached to the end means 'it' or 'that thing.' It is the direct receiver of the action. If you were fixing a window (la ventana), you would say 'arreglarla'.
Pronoun Placement Rule
When using a verb that hasn't been conjugated (like the infinitive 'arreglar'), you must attach the pronoun ('lo') directly to the end, forming one single word.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Misplacing the Pronoun
Mistake: "Lo voy a arreglar."
Correction: Voy a arreglarlo. (Both are technically correct, but 'Voy a arreglarlo' is the structure this word entry represents, showing the attachment rule. Use 'Voy a arreglarlo' or 'Lo voy a arreglar'—the rule is you have a choice here, but the simple infinitive requires attachment.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Alternative Placement
If you use a helping verb (like 'ir a' or 'poder'), you can either attach 'lo' to the main verb ('Quiero arreglarlo') or place it before the helping verb ('Lo quiero arreglar'). Both are natural!
When a problem or conflict is resolved, we use "arreglarlo," meaning 'to sort it out.'
arreglarlo(Verb)
to sort it out
?resolving a conflict or problem
to arrange it
?scheduling or organizing an event
,to resolve it
?a disagreement
📝 In Action
Necesitamos reunirnos para arreglarlo de una vez por todas.
B1We need to meet to sort it out once and for all.
Ellos se encargaron de arreglarlo con el banco.
B2They took charge of arranging it with the bank.
No te preocupes por el malentendido, yo puedo arreglarlo.
B1Don't worry about the misunderstanding, I can resolve it.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use of 'Arreglar'
Just like in English, 'to fix' can mean more than just physical repair; here, it means to solve a messy situation or disagreement.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: arreglarlo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'arreglarlo' in the sense of 'arranging a plan'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'arreglarlo' one word instead of two?
In Spanish, when you use the verb in its base form (infinitive) or as a command, any small word that receives the action (like 'lo,' 'la,' 'me,' or 'te') must be attached directly to the end, forming a single, longer word.
Can 'lo' refer to a person?
Yes, 'lo' can mean 'him' or 'you' (formal masculine singular) in some regions, but most commonly, when attached to a verb like this, 'lo' refers to a non-gendered concept, an idea, or a thing—it means 'it.'