The Present Tense of arreglarse is used to describe actions or states that are happening right now or that occur habitually. For example, Me arreglo para ir al trabajo. (I get ready to go to work.)

Arreglarse is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Arreglarse (to get ready) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Arreglarse generally means to get ready or fix oneself up, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To get dressed/ready: for example, Me arreglo para ir al trabajo (I get ready to go to work).

To fix or repair something: for example, Arreglo el televisor roto (I fix the broken TV).

To make up one’s face: for example, Me arreglo el maquillaje antes de salir (I fix my makeup before going out).

To manage or sort something out: for example, Arreglo mis asuntos financieros (I sort out my financial affairs).

To settle or resolve a dispute (colloquial): for example, Nos arreglamos a las trompadas (We settled it with our fists).

To have casual sex (vulgar slang): for example, Me arreglé con esa chica anoche (I hooked up with that girl last night).

Examples

Examples of Arreglarse in the Present Tense

Todos los días me arreglo antes de salir de casa. (I get ready every day before leaving the house.)

¿Por qué te arreglas tanto para ir al trabajo? (Why are you getting so dressed up to go to work?)

Mi hermana se arregla muy bien para las fiestas. (My sister gets really dolled up for parties.)

Cuando voy a una cita, me arreglo con mi mejor ropa. (When I go on a date, I get dressed up in my best clothes.)

Los adolescentes se arreglan mucho para impresionar a sus amigos. (Teenagers get really dressed up to impress their friends.)

En las mañanas, me arreglo rápidamente antes de ir al trabajo. (In the mornings, I get ready quickly before going to work.)

¿A qué hora te arreglas para la fiesta esta noche? (What time are you getting ready for the party tonight?)

Ella se arregla muy bien, incluso para ir al supermercado. (She gets really dressed up, even to go to the grocery store.)

Antes de una entrevista de trabajo, es importante arreglarse bien. (Before a job interview, it’s important to get dressed up nicely.)

Los actores se arreglan con maquillaje y vestuario antes de salir al escenario. (Actors get made up with makeup and costumes before going on stage.)

Cuando voy a una boda, me arreglo con mi mejor traje. (When I go to a wedding, I get dressed up in my best suit.)

¿Por qué te arreglas tanto si solo vas a estar en casa? (Why are you getting so dressed up if you’re just going to be at home?)

Ella se arregla muy bien, incluso para ir al cine. (She gets really dressed up, even to go to the movies.)

Antes de una reunión importante, me arreglo con mi mejor ropa de negocios. (Before an important meeting, I get dressed up in my best business attire.)

Los modelos se arreglan con maquillaje y peinado antes de una sesión de fotos. (Models get made up with makeup and hair styling before a photo shoot.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Arreglarse (to get ready) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.