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arreglos

/ah-RREH-glohs (the 'rr' is rolled)/

repairs

A hand holding a hammer fixes a broken wooden chair, illustrating the process of repair.

Arreglos as 'repairs,' showing something broken being fixed.

arreglos(noun)

mA2

repairs

?

fixing something broken

,

fixes

?

general term for mending

Also:

alterations

?

clothing or tailoring

,

mending

?

minor fixes

📝 In Action

Necesitamos hacer los arreglos de la casa antes de venderla.

A2

We need to do the repairs on the house before selling it.

¿Cuánto cuestan los arreglos del motor?

B1

How much do the engine repairs cost?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • reparaciones (repairs)
  • composturas (mends)

Common Collocations

  • taller de arreglos – repair shop
  • hacer arreglos – to make repairs

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Noun

Remember that 'arreglos' is always plural, even if you are only talking about one type of fix in general.

⭐ Usage Tips

Clothing Alterations

When talking about getting a suit or dress tailored, 'arreglos' is the perfect word to use.

Organized travel items, including a neatly folded shirt and a toothbrush, placed next to an open suitcase, representing preparations.

Arreglos as 'arrangements,' showing items neatly prepared for a plan.

arreglos(noun)

mB1

arrangements

?

plans or preparations

,

preparations

?

getting things ready

Also:

measures

?

steps taken to prepare

📝 In Action

Ya hicimos todos los arreglos para el viaje a la playa.

B1

We already made all the arrangements for the trip to the beach.

Ella se encarga de los arreglos de la boda.

B2

She is in charge of the wedding arrangements.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • preparativos (preparations)
  • planes (plans)

Common Collocations

  • arreglos de viaje – travel arrangements
  • arreglos florales – flower arrangements (a specific usage)

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'Hacer'

The most common way to talk about making plans is using the verb 'hacer': 'hacer arreglos' (to make arrangements).

Two simplified figures shaking hands firmly across a small, empty table, symbolizing the resolution of a dispute.

Arreglos as 'settlement,' illustrating the resolution of a conflict through a handshake.

arreglos(noun)

mB2

settlement

?

resolution of a dispute

,

agreement

?

a mutual decision

Also:

compromise

?

reaching a middle ground

📝 In Action

Finalmente, la pareja llegó a un arreglo amistoso sobre la custodia.

B2

Finally, the couple reached a friendly settlement regarding custody.

El banco ofreció arreglos de pago para la deuda.

C1

The bank offered payment arrangements for the debt.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • acuerdos (agreements)
  • solución (solution)

Common Collocations

  • llegar a un arreglo – to reach an agreement/settlement
  • arreglos de pago – payment arrangements

💡 Grammar Points

The Key Verb: Llegar

When talking about reaching an agreement, always use the verb 'llegar' (to arrive/reach): 'llegar a un arreglo'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: arreglos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'arreglos' to mean 'preparations'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'arreglos' the same as 'reparaciones'?

They are very similar when referring to fixes. However, 'arreglos' is more versatile. You can use 'arreglos' for fixing a broken chair *and* for making travel plans, while 'reparaciones' is strictly for physical fixes.

How do I say 'to make arrangements'?

The standard phrase is 'hacer arreglos'. For example, 'hacer arreglos de viaje' (to make travel arrangements).