lo arreglé
/lo areɡle/from spelling rules
lo arreglé is the Spanish way to say "I fixed it".
This phrase is used to state that you have repaired something that was broken or malfunctioning. Depending on the context, the verb arreglar can also mean "to arrange" or "to settle" (such as settling a deal or arranging a room).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the direct object pronoun lo (it/him) and the first-person singular preterite form of the verb arreglar (to fix/arrange).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Ya lo arreglé is an informal way to say I fixed it. In Mexico, Listo, ya lo reparé is used informally. In Argentina, Listo, ya lo arreglé is an informal option.
How does it change in a sentence?
The pronoun must match the gender and number of the object you fixed. If the object is a feminine noun, such as la silla (the chair), use la arreglé. For masculine or mixed-gender objects, use the plural los arreglé to say "I fixed them". For feminine objects, use the plural las arreglé to say "I fixed them".
How do you pronounce it?
/lo areɡle/
Did you know?
- While arreglar means 'to fix', it is also the standard word used to describe the process of getting dressed or grooming oneself, as in arreglarse.
- The pronoun lo in 'lo arreglé' shares its ancestor with the English word 'that', tracing back to the Latin 'ille'.
- Depending on the region, the word listo used in Listo, ya lo arreglé can mean 'ready' or 'finished', functioning as a verbal signal that a task is complete.
Examples in context
- Lo arreglé.I fixed it.This is a simple statement of the phrase.Tatoeba #9706866 by Shishir, translation #2245777 by CK
- Ves, lo arreglé.There I fixed it.This example shows the phrase used with 'There I fixed it'.Tatoeba #2055103 by wallebot, translation #2055099 by wallebot
- Por fin lo arreglé.I finally fixed it.
Example conversation
Alejandro is looking at a broken lamp on the table.
- Elena¿Todavía no funciona la lámpara?Is the lamp still not working?
- AlejandroNo te preocupes, lo arreglé.Don't worry, I fixed it.
- Elena¡Qué bueno! Muchas gracias, Alejandro.That's great! Thank you so much, Alejandro.
- AlejandroDe nada, Elena.You're welcome, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
