arreglarse con a (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech

Verbo + Preposición

Phonetic transcription

/arreˈɣlarˌse kon a/

Translation options

To fix things with

Meaning

The phrase "arreglarse con" is a verb followed by the preposition "con," meaning "to fix things with" or "to make amends with" someone. It is usually used when two people reconcile after a disagreement or argument. This phrase is more commonly used in oral speech than in written contexts.

Examples

1. Spanish: Después de la discusión, Anita decidió arreglarse con su hermano. English: After the argument, Anita decided to make amends with her brother.

2. Spanish: Manuela se arregló con su jefe después del malentendido. English: Manuela fixed things with her boss after the misunderstanding.

Idiomatic expressions

"Arreglarse con A" is commonly used in Spanish idiomatic expressions. Here are some examples:

1. Spanish: Arreglarse con el enemigo. English: To make peace with the enemy. (Patch up a quarrel)

2. Spanish: Arreglarse con la almohada. English: To confide in one's pillow. (To talk to oneself before sleeping)

3. Spanish: Arreglarse con pan y cebolla. English: To make do with very little. (To live a modest life)

Etymology

The word "arreglar" comes from the Latin "ad + regŭlare," which means "to adjust." The preposition "con" means "with."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Reconciliarse con, hacer las paces con
• Antonyms: Pelear con, discutir con