Spanish word

arreglo

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈreɣlo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounarrangement

Example

Me encargo del arreglo del viaje.

I'll take care of the arrangement for the trip.

Illustration for arreglo (arrangement)

More examples

Llevó el ordenador al servicio técnico para el arreglo.

He took the computer to the service center for repair.

Core concept

A planned setup of elements arranged to fulfill a task.

Common phrases

  • arreglo del viaje

    travel arrangement

  • arreglo del horario

    schedule adjustment

  • hacer un arreglo

    make an arrangement

Similar words

acuerdo: Mutual decision that sets terms or promises between parties.
gestión: Handling procedures and contacts to carry out administrative or practical tasks.
reserva: Advance booking that secures a seat, room, or slot for a specific time.
reparación: Fixing something broken to restore its function and make it usable again.

Definition in Spanish

Disposición organizada de detalles o recursos para cumplir un plan; también se usa para referirse a la reparación o ajuste de algo.

Word origin

Arreglo is a noun formed from arreglar, itself from a- plus Latin regula 'rule', so the word reflects arranging things into an ordered form.

Usage tips

  • When speaking about making arrangements English speakers often hear hacer los arreglos for preparations, whereas arreglar or el arreglo del X is used for fixes and repairs.

Other meanings

  • repairnoun
  • adjustmentnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • arreglarrepairverb
  • arregladorepairedadjective

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