arreglo

/aˈreɣ.lo/
nounIntermediate
formalinformal

An arrangement or agreement, often financial or practical.

El arreglo con el banco nos permitió comprar la casa.

The arrangement with the bank allowed us to buy the house.

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Common in financial or practical contexts.

informal

A repair or fix, often of an object or system.

El arreglo del coche costó más de lo esperado.

The repair of the car cost more than expected.

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Often used for mechanical or technical fixes.

informal

A solution or compromise to resolve a problem.

Encontramos un arreglo para el conflicto laboral.

We found a solution to the labor conflict.

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Used in both personal and professional contexts.

Collocations

arreglo a mediashalf-hearted fixarreglo definitivopermanent solutionarreglo financierofinancial arrangement

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Related Phrases

arreglarse las cosasphrase
to sort things out
arreglarse la vidaphrase
to get one's life in order

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of 'arreglo' depends heavily on the context—whether it's a repair, an agreement, or a solution.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

In formal contexts, 'arreglo' often refers to agreements; in informal contexts, it can mean repairs or fixes.

📖Word Origin

From the verb 'arreglar' (to arrange or fix), derived from the Latin 'regulare' (to rule or regulate).

📝Usage Notes

Can refer to both practical fixes and formal agreements, depending on context.

Word Breakdown

arregl-
arrange or fix
root
+
-o
noun ending
suffix
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