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How to Say "fixing" in Spanish

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arreglando

ah-ray-GLAHN-dohareˈɣlando

verbA2general
Use this when you are actively repairing or mending something that is broken or not functioning correctly.
A person using a wrench to fix a leaky pipe under a sink.

Examples

Estoy arreglando mi bicicleta para poder usarla este fin de semana.

I am fixing my bicycle so I can use it this weekend.

Estoy arreglando mi computadora porque no funciona.

I am fixing my computer because it's not working.

Estamos arreglando la sala para la fiesta.

We are tidying up the living room for the party.

Él está arreglando el problema con su jefe.

He is sorting out the problem with his boss.

The '-ing' Form

In Spanish, words ending in '-ando' are like the English '-ing.' Use it with the verb 'estar' (to be) to show an action is happening right now.

Don't use it as a noun

Mistake: “Arreglando es difícil.”

Correction: Arreglar es difícil. (In Spanish, use the base form of the verb, not the -ando form, when the verb is the subject of the sentence).

fijación

nounB2general
Use this when referring to the act of attaching something securely, or the establishment/setting of something, like a price or a standard.

Examples

La fijación de las reglas del juego es crucial para la competencia.

The fixing of the game rules is crucial for the competition.

Repairing vs. Attaching/Setting

Learners often confuse 'arreglando' with 'fijación'. Remember that 'arreglando' is always about fixing something that's broken, while 'fijación' refers to the act of attaching or setting something in place, like a price or a rule.

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