reparar
/repaˈɾaɾ/
To repair in Spanish is reparar.
reparar means to restore something to good working order. In certain literary or formal contexts, it can also mean to notice or perceive something.
Meaning: to restore to good working order (verb)
Which one should you use?
While reparar means to fix or restore something, it can also mean 'to notice' or 'to perceive' in certain literary or formal contexts, though arreglar is more common for physical repairs. The verb arreglar is a very common synonym for reparar when talking about fixing broken objects or machines.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The first-person singular preterite form (I repaired) is reparé. The third-person singular future indicative form (he/she/it will repair) is reparará.
How do you pronounce it?
/repaˈɾaɾ/
Did you know?
- The phrase no reparar en is used to describe someone who ignores details or overlooks something entirely, moving far beyond the literal meaning of fixing.
- While reparar is used for mechanical fixes, the common synonym arreglar also means 'to tidy up' or 'to organize' a room, which reparar cannot do.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word reparación can refer to a legal or financial compensation for a wrong, rather than a physical fix.
Examples in context
- No pude reparar esta nevera.I couldn't repair this refrigerator.This sentence shows the use of reparar for a refrigerator.Tatoeba #9751609 by arh, translation #9751601 by DJ_Saidez
- Él tiene que reparar el reloj.He has to repair the clock.This sentence demonstrates the use of reparar for a clock.Tatoeba #544273 by Shishir, translation #543581 by CK
- Yo mismo repararé esa máquina.I myself will repair that machine.This sentence shows the future tense of reparar for a machine.Tatoeba #1547945 by marcelostockle, translation #881389 by CM
- Tengo que llamar a un técnico para la reparación de mi lavadora.I need to call a technician for the repair of my washing machine.
- Voy a llevar mi bicicleta al taller para hacerle un arreglo en los frenos.I'm going to take my bike to the workshop to get the brakes repaired.
- El museo necesita fondos para la restauración de la pintura.The museum needs funding for the repair of the painting.
- Necesito arreglar mi computadora. No enciende.I need to repair my computer. It won't turn on.
- ¿Puedes componer mi guitarra? Se rompió una cuerda.Can you repair my guitar? A string broke.
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Example conversation
Mateo is at home and María notices a broken chair.
- MaríaMateo, ¿puedes reparar esta silla?Mateo, can you repair this chair?
- MateoSí, la puedo reparar ahora mismo.Yes, I can repair it right now.
- MaríaGracias, es muy importante para mí.Thank you, it is very important to me.
- MateoNo te preocupes, María, quedará como nueva.Don't worry, María, it will be like new.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “repair” translations and entries reparar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
