Spanish Phrase
Perdona. Lo arreglo ahora mismo.
Meaning
A quick apology followed by a promise to fix the problem immediately. It shows both remorse and a willingness to act right away.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’ve caused a small mishap—like spilling coffee, breaking a pen, or misplacing a file—and you want to apologize and reassure the other person that you’ll correct it on the spot.
✦Grammar Breakdown
PerdonaLoarregloahoramismo
Imperative (informal)
‘Perdona’ is the informal singular imperative of the verb *perdonar*, used to ask for forgiveness in casual settings.
Direct object pronoun
‘Lo’ replaces a masculine singular noun that is the object of the verb *arreglar* (e.g., *el problema* → *lo*).
Present indicative, first person
‘Arreglo’ is the first‑person singular present of *arreglar*, meaning ‘I fix/arrange’. It conveys an action that will happen right now.
Adverbial phrase ‘ahora mismo’
‘Ahora mismo’ intensifies ‘now’, stressing that the repair will be immediate.
🗨In Conversation
Perdona. Lo arreglo ahora mismo.
Sorry. I’ll fix it right now.
Gracias, lo aprecio mucho.
Thanks, I really appreciate it.
✕Common Mistakes
Perdón. Lo arreglo ahora mismo.
‘Perdón’ is a noun or a more formal apology; use ‘Perdona’ for informal spoken commands.
Perdona. Lo arreglaré ahora mismo.
The future tense *arreglaré* suggests a later time, not the immediate action implied by ‘ahora mismo’.
Perdona. Lo arreglo ahora.
Leaving out *mismo* weakens the sense of immediacy; native speakers often add it for emphasis.
↔Alternatives
Disculpa. Lo soluciono de inmediato.
Excuse me. I’ll solve it immediately.
Perdón. Lo arreglo enseguida.
Sorry. I’ll fix it straight away.
Lo siento, lo arreglo ya.
I’m sorry, I’ll fix it now.
Cultural Tip
‘Perdona’ is informal; in a formal setting (e.g., with a boss or an elder) use ‘Perdone’ or ‘Disculpe’. The addition of ‘mismo’ after ‘ahora’ is a common way in Spain and many Latin‑American countries to stress immediacy, but you can also say ‘ahora mismo’ or simply ‘ahora’ in a more relaxed tone.