arreglo
“arreglo” means “repair” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
repair, fix
Also: tidying up, mending
📝 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.
arrangement, agreement
Also: settlement, solution
📝 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.
arrangement
📝 In Action
El arreglo orquestal de la pieza es complejo y hermoso.
C1The orchestral arrangement of the piece is complex and beautiful.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "arreglo" in Spanish:
agreement→arranged→arrangement→fix→fixed→mending→repair→settled→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: arreglo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'arreglo' in the sense of 'agreement' or 'deal'?
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'Arreglo' comes directly from the verb 'arreglar' (to fix or put in order). The root of 'arreglar' is the Latin word 'regula,' meaning 'rule' or 'straight edge.' So, the original meaning of 'arreglo' is 'the act of making something straight, orderly, or according to the rules.'
First recorded: 15th century
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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).