How to Say "arrange" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “arrange” is “arreglar” — use 'arreglar' when you mean to put physical objects in order, to tidy up, or to fix something that is broken..
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arreglar
ah-rreh-GLAHR/arreˈɣlaɾ/
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Use 'arreglar' when you mean to put physical objects in order, to tidy up, or to fix something that is broken.
Examples
Por favor, arregla tu habitación antes de que lleguen las visitas.
Please tidy up your room before the guests arrive.
Antes de irte, por favor, arregla tu escritorio.
Before you leave, please tidy up your desk.
Ella arregla las flores en jarrones muy bonitos.
She arranges the flowers in very pretty vases.
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Use 'planear' when you are talking about organizing an event, a trip, or a future activity.
Examples
Estamos planeando una fiesta sorpresa para el cumpleaños de Ana.
We are planning a surprise party for Ana's birthday.
Confusing 'arreglar' and 'planear'
Learners often confuse 'arreglar' and 'planear' because both involve a type of organization. Remember that 'arreglar' is for physical order or fixing, while 'planear' is for future events or abstract organization.
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