arreglarlo
“arreglarlo” means “to fix it” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to fix it
Also: to mend it, to repair it
📝 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.
to sort it out
Also: to arrange it, to resolve it
📝 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.
🔄 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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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The verb *arreglar* comes from the combination of the prefix *a-* (towards) and the word *regla* (rule or straight edge), suggesting the original meaning of 'to put things in order' or 'to make straight.' The pronoun *lo* is an ancient word from Latin meaning 'it.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (as *arreglar*)
Cognates (Related words)
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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.'