arreglo
/ah-rreh-glo/
repair
Arreglo as "repair" means fixing something broken.
arreglo(Noun)
repair
?fixing something broken
,fix
?the result of mending
tidying up
?putting things in order
,mending
?small repair, especially clothing
📝 In Action
Necesito llevar mi coche al taller para el arreglo de los frenos.
A2I need to take my car to the shop for the repair of the brakes.
¿Puedes hacer un arreglo rápido a esta falda?
B1Can you make a quick fix (or mend) to this skirt?
Después del arreglo, la casa se veía mucho mejor.
A2After tidying up, the house looked much better.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun
Even though it ends in '-o', remember that 'arreglo' is always masculine, using 'el' or 'un'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'arreglar' instead of 'arreglo'
Mistake: "Hice la arreglar de la bici."
Correction: Hice el arreglo de la bici. ('Arreglar' is the verb 'to fix'; 'arreglo' is the noun 'the fix/repair'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Fix' vs. 'The Act of Fixing'
Use 'arreglo' for the physical result or the act itself, especially for common household or vehicle repairs.
Arreglo can mean an "arrangement" or agreement between parties.
arreglo(Noun)
arrangement
?a plan or agreement
,agreement
?a deal or compromise
settlement
?a formal resolution, often financial or legal
,solution
?a way to resolve a problem
📝 In Action
Finalmente, llegaron a un arreglo con la compañía de seguros.
B1Finally, they reached an agreement with the insurance company.
Necesitamos hacer un arreglo para que todos podamos usar el coche.
B1We need to make an arrangement so that we can all use the car.
💡 Grammar Points
Preposition Use
When talking about reaching a deal, use the verb 'llegar' followed by the preposition 'a': 'llegar a un arreglo'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal Deals
'Arreglo' can be used for both a casual plan (like meeting times) and a serious legal settlement.
When referring to music, arreglo means a musical "arrangement" or composition.
📝 In Action
El arreglo orquestal de la pieza es complejo y hermoso.
C1The orchestral arrangement of the piece is complex and beautiful.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you hear 'arreglo' in a conversation about music, it almost certainly refers to how the instruments and voices are organized.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: arreglo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'arreglo' in the sense of 'agreement' or 'deal'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'arreglo' different from 'reparación'?
'Reparación' specifically means a physical fix or mending (like fixing a broken toaster). 'Arreglo' is broader: it can mean a physical fix, but also a solution, a deal, a compromise, or simply putting things in order (tidying up). You can't use 'reparación' for a business deal, but you can use 'arreglo'.
Can 'arreglo' ever be a verb?
The word 'arreglo' itself is a noun, but it is also the 'yo' (I) form of the present tense of the verb 'arreglar' (to fix/arrange). For example: 'Yo arreglo mi cuarto' (I tidy up my room).