arreglé
/ah-ray-GLAY/
I fixed
A person repairing a toy boat, illustrating 'arreglé' as 'I fixed'.
arreglé(verb)
I fixed
?repairing a broken object
I repaired
?mechanical or technical fixing
📝 In Action
Ayer arreglé la lámpara que no funcionaba.
A1Yesterday I fixed the lamp that wasn't working.
Arreglé mi teléfono por fin.
A2I finally fixed my phone.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'I' Past Tense
The ending '-é' with an accent always tells you that 'I' did the action in the past.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't forget the accent!
Mistake: "Yo arregle el cuarto."
Correction: Yo arreglé el cuarto.
⭐ Usage Tips
Broad Usage
Use 'arreglé' for almost anything that was 'not right' but now is—from a broken phone to a messy schedule.
A tidy and organized room, illustrating 'arreglé' as 'I tidied up'.
arreglé(verb)
I tidied up
?cleaning or organizing a room
I arranged
?organizing a schedule or meeting
📝 In Action
Arreglé mi habitación antes de salir.
A1I tidied up my room before going out.
Ya arreglé la cita con el médico.
B1I already arranged the appointment with the doctor.
💡 Grammar Points
One word, many uses
Spanish uses 'arreglé' for both physical fixing and simple tidying, whereas English often uses two different verbs.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using it with 'me'
If you say 'me arreglé', it means 'I got myself ready' (dressed up or showered).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: arreglé
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'I tidied my room'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'arreglé' and 'reparé'?
'Arreglé' is much more common and general. 'Reparé' is usually reserved for technical repairs, like fixing a motor or a watch.
Does 'arreglé' always mean 'I'?
Yes, in the past tense, that specific ending with an accent (-é) is only used for 'yo' (I).