arreglado
/areˈɡlado/
The English phrase 'mended' is translated into Spanish as arreglado.
arreglado is used to describe something that has been repaired or fixed after being broken or damaged. This includes items like clothes or shoes that have been mended, but it is also the standard term for any general repair, such as fixing a broken machine.
How does it change in a sentence?
arreglado is the past participle of the verb arreglar and functions as an adjective. As an adjective, it must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies: use arreglada for feminine singular nouns, arreglados for masculine plural nouns and arregladas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/areˈɡlado/
Did you know?
- Because arreglar can mean 'to fix', it is used in the phrase 'arreglar cuentas', which literally means 'to fix accounts' but idiomatically means 'to settle a score' or seek revenge.
- In some contexts, arreglar can be a euphemism for cheating or rigging a result, such as 'fixing' a sports match.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, if someone says 'está arreglado', they might be referring to a person who is well-dressed or groomed rather than an object that is repaired.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuán pronto podría tener mis zapatos arreglados?How soon can I have my shoes mended?This sentence is useful for asking about the timeframe for getting arreglado shoes.Tatoeba #1207396 by marcelostockle, translation #18107 by BraveSentry
- El técnico reparó el televisor dañado.The technician mended the damaged television.
- Estamos trabajando en reparar nuestra amistad.We are working on mending our friendship.
- El mecánico arregló mi coche.The mechanic mended my car.
- Espero arreglar las cosas con mi jefe.I hope to mend things with my boss.
- Trabajamos para restablecer los lazos diplomáticos.We are working to mend diplomatic ties.
- ¡Ya está arreglado el grifo!The faucet is already fixed!
- Incluso con nuestras diferencias, todo ha quedado arreglado.Even with our differences, everything has been mended.
- Voy a componer este juguete roto.I'm going to mend this broken toy.
- El reloj ya está arreglado.The watch is already repaired.
- Tengo el techo arreglado.I have the roof fixed.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking about a broken lamp.
- LucíaMira, Mateo, el lámpara ya está arreglado.Look, Mateo, the lamp is already mended.
- Mateo¡Qué bien! Gracias por hacerlo.That's great! Thanks for doing it.
- LucíaNo hay problema, fue muy fácil.No problem, it was very easy.
- MateoMe alegra que esté arreglado ahora.I'm glad that it is mended now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry arreglado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
