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arreglo
/aˈreɣ.lo/
arrangement, agreement, or fix
Hicimos un arreglo para pagar en cuotas.
We made an arrangement to pay in installments.
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.
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.
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.
Used in both personal and professional contexts.
Collocations
arreglo a mediashalf-hearted fixarreglo definitivopermanent solutionarreglo financierofinancial arrangement
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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
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