Arreglando (en. Fixing)

/a.reɣˈlan.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To put in order or repair something.
I am fixing the bicycle that was damaged.
Estoy arreglando la bicicleta que se dañó.
To organize or prepare something in order for it to function properly.
She is arranging the meeting for tomorrow.
Ella está arreglando la reunión para mañana.
To modify or adapt something to improve its condition or functioning.
The engineers are fixing the system software.
Los ingenieros están arreglando el software del sistema.

Etymology

From the verb 'arreglar', which comes from the Latin 'adregulare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fixing things
Solving problems or conflicts.
arreglando las cosas
settling accounts
Settling debts or pending matters with someone.
arreglando cuentas
clearing the way
Preparing the conditions for something that is going to happen.
arreglando el camino

Related Words

arrangement
The action of fixing, the result of having fixed something.
arreglo
fixer
A person who is dedicated to fixing things.
arreglador
disarray
A state of disorganization or malfunction.
desarreglo

Slang Meanings

To fix something in record time.
I ran out, but I arrived just in time to fix the situation.
Salí corriendo, pero llegué justo a tiempo para arreglando la situación.
To cheat to solve a problem.
Don't worry, I'm just fixing things a bit.
No te preocupes, solo estoy arreglando un poco las cosas.