How to Say "well-dressed" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “well-dressed” is “arreglado” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
AdjectiveB1
smart, sharp (for a person)
Examples
Siempre va muy arreglado, con corbata y zapatos brillantes.
He always goes very well-dressed, with a tie and shining shoes.
Dejó la cocina arreglada antes de salir de casa.
She left the kitchen tidy before leaving the house.
Referring to People
When describing a person's appearance, 'arreglado/a' means they put effort into looking neat or sharp. It's a great compliment for someone who is well-groomed.
Confusing Appearance with Fixing
Mistake: “Mi hermana es arreglada. (Implies she is always fixed, like an object.)”
Correction: Mi hermana está arreglada. (Use 'estar' to describe her current state of being well-dressed or groomed.)
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