Arreglaría (en. Would fix)

/a.re.ɣlaˈɾi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates an intention to solve a problem or improve a situation.
If I had the time, I would fix the bicycle.
Si tuviera el tiempo, arreglaría la bicicleta.
Refers to the future action of organizing or classifying.
Next month, I would fix my documents.
El próximo mes, arreglaría mis documentos.
Describes the future action of repairing a broken or damaged object.
When I have money, I would fix the car.
Cuando tenga dinero, arreglaría el coche.

Etymology

From Latin 'arrǽgulari', related to the term 'reglar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to settle accounts
To resolve or put in order debts or financial situations.
arreglar las cuentas
to get ready
To prepare or dress up for a special occasion.
arreglarse
to fix something once and for all
To solve a problem or situation definitively.
arreglar algo de una vez

Related Words

arreglo
The action of fixing; a solution to a problem.
arreglo
arreglador
A person who is dedicated to fixing objects or situations.
arreglador

Slang Meanings

To repair something quickly and carelessly.
That door is fixed, but they just did a quick repair on it.
Esa puerta está arreglada, pero solo le hicieron una reparada.
To solve a problem in an improvised manner.
They made a quick fix so that the party could continue.
Hicieron un arreglón para que la fiesta continuara.