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How to Say "fix" in Spanish

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arreglar

ah-rreh-GLAHR/arreˈɣlaɾ/

verbA1general
Use this when you are repairing something that is broken or not working correctly, like an object or a mechanical part.
A small child carefully using tape to repair a broken wooden toy train on a colorful rug.

Examples

Mi lavadora está rota, necesito arreglarla.

My washing machine is broken, I need to fix it.

Necesito arreglar la puerta del garaje. Está caída.

I need to fix the garage door. It has fallen down.

Mi hermano arregló mi bicicleta vieja para que pudiera usarla.

My brother repaired my old bicycle so I could use it.

arreglo

/ah-rreh-glo//aˈrreɣlo/

nounA2general
Use this noun to refer to the act or result of repairing something, often in a more formal or technical context.
A wooden chair with a visible patch or glue fixing a broken leg, illustrating the concept of repair.

Examples

El arreglo del coche tomó más tiempo de lo esperado.

The car's repair took longer than expected.

Necesito llevar mi coche al taller para el arreglo de los frenos.

I need to take my car to the shop for the repair of the brakes.

¿Puedes hacer un arreglo rápido a esta falda?

Can you make a quick fix (or mend) to this skirt?

Después del arreglo, la casa se veía mucho mejor.

After tidying up, the house looked much better.

Masculine Noun

Even though it ends in '-o', remember that 'arreglo' is always masculine, using 'el' or 'un'.

Using 'arreglar' instead of 'arreglo'

Mistake: “Hice la arreglar de la bici.”

Correction: Hice el arreglo de la bici. ('Arreglar' is the verb 'to fix'; 'arreglo' is the noun 'the fix/repair'.)

remedio

reh-MEH-dyoh/reˈmeðjo/

nounB1general
Use this when 'fix' means finding a solution or remedy to a difficult situation or problem.
A bright blue ceramic bowl that was previously shattered, now perfectly mended and seamless, demonstrating a successful repair.

Examples

No hay un remedio fácil para la falta de empleo.

There is no easy fix for the lack of employment.

La junta directiva no encuentra un remedio para la crisis económica.

The board of directors cannot find a solution for the economic crisis.

Pusimos remedio a la situación cancelando el evento.

We put a stop to the situation (or fixed the situation) by canceling the event.

No hay remedio para la estupidez, solo para la ignorancia.

There is no solution for stupidity, only for ignorance.

Using 'Poner'

The phrase 'poner remedio' is very common and means 'to fix' or 'to take action to resolve' a bad situation.

corrección

nounB1general
Use this when 'fix' refers to correcting an error, mistake, or inaccuracy, especially in text or data.

Examples

El profesor hizo una corrección en mi ensayo.

The teacher made a correction on my essay.

Verb vs. Noun for Repairs

Learners often confuse 'arreglar' (the verb, to repair) with 'arreglo' (the noun, the repair itself). Remember to use 'arreglar' when describing the action of fixing something, and 'arreglo' when referring to the completed repair or the process as a noun.

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