Arreglo (en. Arrangement)

/aˈreɣlo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Organized set of elements.
The arrangement of flowers on the table is beautiful.
El arreglo de flores en la mesa es hermoso.
Solution to a problem.
We need an arrangement for the conflict that arose.
Necesitamos un arreglo para el conflicto que surgió.
Musical composition.
The arrangement of the song was done by a great musician.
El arreglo de la canción fue realizado por un gran músico.
verb
To put in order or resolve something.
I'm going to tidy up the room before the guests arrive.
Voy a arreglar la habitación antes de que lleguen los invitados.
To modify an object or situation.
She fixed the car to make it run better.
Ella arregló el coche para que funcionara mejor.

Etymology

From the verb 'arreglar', which comes from the Latin 'adregulāre', meaning 'to put in order'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Settlement of accounts
Financial agreement between parties.
arreglo de cuentas
There is no arrangement
There is no possible solution or agreement.
no hay arreglo
Make an arrangement
To reach an agreement or solution.
hacer un arreglo
Arrangement with the public
Connection or agreement with the audience.
arreglo con el público

Related Words

To fix
To make something orderly or in working condition.
arreglar
Disorder
Lack of order or disorganization.
desarreglo
Rearrangement
The act of placing something back in an appropriate location.
reacomodo

Slang Meanings

Informal arrangement.
We made an arrangement to go out later.
Hicimos un arreglo para salir más tarde.
Agreement among friends.
The boys reached an arrangement to collaborate on the project.
Los chicos llegaron a un arreglo para colaborar en el proyecto.