Spanish Conversation · Level 31
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Spanish word
arreglar
Pronunciation
IPA/areˈɣlaɾ/
Meaning
- verbfix
Example
Voy a arreglar la lámpara.
I'm going to fix the lamp.
More examples
¿Puedes arreglar la mesa antes de que lleguen los invitados?
Can you arrange the table before the guests arrive?
Core concept
Putting items or plans in order so they function or are ready.
Common phrases
arreglar la lámpara
repair the lamp
arreglar el coche
repair the car
arreglar el problema
solve the problem
Similar words
reparar: Repair a damaged object to return it to its original working condition.
solucionar: Identify and remove a problem's cause so the issue is resolved.
organizar: Put items or plans in order to make them easy to use.
ajustar: Make small adjustments to parts or settings to ensure correct functioning.
Definition in Spanish
Restaurar o poner en orden algo para que funcione o esté listo, ya sea reparando, ordenando o gestionando trámites.
Word origin
It comes from Old Spanish a- plus regla (Latin regula 'rule'), literally 'make regular', and the sense extends to repairing, tidying, and arranging.
Usage tips
- Meaning depends on the object: with casa it usually means tidy up, with coche it means repair, and with una cita it means arrange.