arréglate conmigo
/areɡlate kommiɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "get ready with me" is translated into Spanish as arréglate conmigo.
This phrase is used as a title or caption for social media videos (like GRWM) where the creator shows their beauty or dressing routine.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the reflexive imperative arréglate (get yourself ready) and the prepositional phrase conmigo (with me).
Which one should you use?
While arréglate conmigo is a standard way to express this, you may also use prepárate conmigo, which uses the verb prepararse instead of arreglarse.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form arréglate conmigo uses the informal imperative (tú) form, which is standard for addressing an audience on social media.
How do you pronounce it?
/areɡlate kommiɡo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying arréglate con mí. English speakers often mistakenly use con mí instead of the correct contraction conmigo for "with me".
Did you know?
- The word conmigo is a linguistic fossil from the Latin phrase 'cum mecum', which literally translates to 'with me with'.
- In a social or emotional context, telling someone arréglate can be a sharp way to tell them to 'pull themselves together' or behave properly.
- The verb arreglar is used for both applying makeup and repairing a broken machine, as both involve bringing something into a proper order.
Examples in context
- ¡Arréglate conmigo para la fiesta!Get ready with me for the party!
- Hoy, arréglate conmigo para una cita.Today, get ready with me for a date.
- Arréglate conmigo antes de salir.Get ready with me before going out.
Example conversation
Sofía is starting a live stream on social media.
- DanielHola Sofía, ¿qué haces en el vídeo?Hi Sofía, what are you doing in the video?
- Sofía¡Hola Daniel! Hoy es arréglate conmigo para la boda.Hi Daniel! Today is get ready with me for the wedding.
- DanielMe encanta, ¿qué maquillaje vas a usar?I love it, what makeup are you going to use?
- SofíaVoy a usar tonos naturales, ¡mira!I'm going to use natural tones, look!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries conmigo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
