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Spanish Word of the Day Archive
Tuesday December 16, 2008
arreglar, verb:
to fix, to repair, to mend; to tidy up
Arreglar is a very common word, so it’s well worth getting to know its various meanings. One key meaning is to do with repairing or mending things:
¿Sabrás arreglarme la llave?
Could you fix the faucet for me?
¿Cuánto te ha costado arreglar el carro?
How much did it cost you to get the automobile repaired?
It’s also a crucial word to do with keeping where you live tidy:
Los sábados arreglo mi cuarto.
On Saturdays I tidy up my room.
If you’re still living at home, your mom might say to you:
Deja tu cuarto arreglado antes de salir.
Leave your room tidy before going out.
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