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"Prepararse" is a pronominal verb which is often translated as "to prepare", and "arreglarse" is a reflexive verb which is often translated as "to get ready". Learn more about the difference between "prepararse" and "arreglarse" below.
prepararse(
preh
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pah
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rahr
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seh
)A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
1. (to study)
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
2. (to groom)
a. to get ready
Me estoy preparando para la fiesta de esta noche.I'm getting ready for a party tonight.
preparar
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to prepare
Prepara las cosas para la excursión la noche anterior para que no se te olvide nada.Prepare your things for the trip the night before so you don't forget anything.
a. to prepare
Hicimos lo que pudimos para preparar a nuestros hijos para la vida.We did what we could to prepare our children for life.
arreglarse(
ah
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rreh
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glahr
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seh
)A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
b. to make up (couple)
Mi hermano se arregló con su novia después de una pelea.My brother made up with his girlfriend after a fight.
a. to manage
No ganamos mucho dinero, pero nos arreglamos.We do not earn a lot of money, but we manage.
arreglar
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
4. (to restore)
a. to arrange
Lo hemos arreglado todo para poder irnos una semana de vacaciones.We have arranged everything so we can go on vacation for a week.
6. (to clean)
a. to tidy
Arregla la cocina cuando termines de cocinar.Tidy the kitchen once you've finished cooking.
b. to tidy up
Estoy enseñando a mis hijos a arreglar su cuarto.I am teaching my children to tidy up their room.
7. (to solve)
a. to settle
La madre arregló la discusión regañando a ambos niños.The mother settled the discussion by scolding both kids.
b. to sort out
Quiero arreglar este asunto antes del almuerzo.I want this matter sorted out before lunch.
8. (to agree)
a. to arrange
Seguro que él puede arreglarte un buen precio.I'm sure he can arrange a good price for you.
9. (music)
a. to arrange
Vamos a arreglar esta melodía para varias voces.We will arrange this melody for multiple voices.
