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How to Say "repaired" in Spanish

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arreglado

ah-rreh-GLAH-dohareˈɣlaðo

adjectiveA2
Use 'arreglado' for when something, especially a vehicle or a general item, has been fixed and is now functional again.
A simple wooden chair standing upright, showing a visible repair where one leg was broken and mended with a simple wooden brace.

Examples

Mi coche ya está arreglado, puedo ir a buscarte.

My car is already fixed, I can go pick you up.

La tubería rota fue arreglada por el fontanero.

The broken pipe was repaired by the plumber.

Adjective Agreement

Like all Spanish adjectives, 'arreglado' must match the thing it describes in both number (singular/plural) and gender (masculine/feminine). Look for 'arreglada,' 'arreglados,' and 'arregladas.'

Using 'Ser' vs. 'Estar'

Mistake: “El teléfono es arreglado.”

Correction: El teléfono está arreglado. (Use 'estar' because this describes the temporary condition or result of an action, not a permanent quality.)

compuesto

kom-PWES-tohkomˈpwesto

adjectiveB1
Use 'compuesto' when an electronic device or a mechanical item, like a radio or a machine, has been repaired and is working again.
A wooden toy boat that has been mended with a visible patch.

Examples

Mi radio ya está compuesta.

My radio is already fixed.

¿Está compuesto el coche?

Is the car repaired?

The 'Fixed' Meaning

This meaning comes from the verb 'componer'. In many places, if you break a toy and then fix it, the toy is now 'compuesto'.

General vs. Specific Repair

Learners often confuse 'arreglado' and 'compuesto' by using 'compuesto' for items where 'arreglado' is more natural. 'Arreglado' is the go-to word for most general repairs, especially for vehicles, while 'compuesto' is more common for specific devices like electronics.

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