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arreglos

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

repairs, fixes

Also: alterations, mending
NounmA2
A hand holding a hammer fixes a broken wooden chair, illustrating the process of repair.

📝 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

arrangements, preparations

Also: measures
NounmB1
Organized travel items, including a neatly folded shirt and a toothbrush, placed next to an open suitcase, representing preparations.

📝 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)

settlement, agreement

Also: compromise
NounmB2neutral/formal
Two simplified figures shaking hands firmly across a small, empty table, symbolizing the resolution of a dispute.

📝 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

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Quick Quiz: arreglos

Question 1 of 1

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

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📚 Etymology▼

The word 'arreglo' comes from the verb 'arreglar,' which combines the prefix 'a-' (to) and 'regla' (rule or regulation). The original meaning was literally 'to put something according to the rule,' which evolved into 'to fix' or 'to put in order,' hence its various modern meanings related to fixing things and making preparations.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: arranjoItalian: regolare

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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).