Which to use
“arreglar” is a verb and “arreglos” is a noun - they look or sound alike but fill different roles in a sentence.
- #3,670
- “arreglar” frequency rank
- #8,472
- “arreglos” frequency rank
- 12142
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | arreglar | arreglos |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Modificar algo para que se ajuste a una regla. | Forma del plural de arreglo. |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set arreglar and arreglos apart are highlighted. They share 6 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
These two trip readers on the page rather than in the ear: arreglar is [areˈɣ̞laɾ] while arreglos is [aˈreɣ̞los]. Spoken aloud the problem disappears. In writing it persists, because they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions, and the parts of speech differ too (verb vs noun), which is usually the fastest check. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 12142, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
arreglar is recorded at frequency rank #3,670, classified as averb, pronounced [areˈɣ̞laɾ]. arreglos is at rank #8,472, tagged as anoun, pronounced [aˈreɣ̞los].
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 12142, this pair ranks #292,590 of 323,831 scored Spanish confusable pairs - a relatively easy-to-tell-apart pair.
Orthographic DNA of arreglar vs arreglos
Shared letters: aeglr. Private to "arreglar": -. Private to "arreglos": os.
"arreglar" · 8 letters · shape VCCVCCVC · "arreglos" · 8 letters · shape VCCVCCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "arreglar" and "arreglos" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "arreglar" or "arreglos"?
Remembering arreglar vs arreglos
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Check the role first: if you need a verb, it's “arreglar”; for a noun, it's “arreglos”.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “arreglar” entry
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