arregló
ah-ray-GLO
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
El mecánico arregló el coche en una hora.
A2The mechanic fixed the car in one hour.
Ella arregló los libros en la estantería.
A2She arranged the books on the shelf.
El director arregló el problema con el cliente.
B1The director settled the problem with the client.
💡 Grammar Points
The Power of the Accent
The accent on the 'ó' is vital! It tells you the action was done by someone else (he, she, or it) in the past. Without it, 'arreglo' means 'I fix' (right now).
One Word, Many Jobs
In Spanish, we use this word for physical repairs (cars), mental tasks (problems), and organizing spaces (rooms).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't Forget the Accent
Mistake: "El arreglo el coche."
Correction: El arregló el coche.
⭐ Usage Tips
Getting Ready
When people say 'se arregló', they usually mean someone got dressed up or put on makeup to go out.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: arregló
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'He fixed the computer'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'arregló' different from 'reparó'?
They are very similar! 'Reparó' is more specific to mechanical or technical fixing, while 'arregló' is much broader—it can mean fixing a car, tidying a room, or even solving a social argument.