Spanish Phrase
¿Haces arreglos?
Meaning
Literally, ‘Do you make arrangements?’ It can refer to whether someone is organizing something (a party, a trip, a meeting) or, in a more literal sense, whether they are fixing or repairing objects. The exact nuance depends on the surrounding conversation.
When to use
Use this question when you want to know if the listener is taking care of the planning or fixing of something. It works in informal settings with friends, family, or colleagues, and can also be used politely with a slight tone shift: ‘¿Podrías hacer arreglos?’ for a request.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Hacesarreglos?
Haces (present of hacer)
‘Haces’ is the second‑person singular (tú) present indicative of ‘hacer’, meaning ‘you do/make’. It is used for actions you are currently performing or habitually do.
Arreglos (plural noun)
‘Arreglos’ is the plural of ‘arreglo’, which can mean ‘arrangement’, ‘plan’, or ‘repair’. The meaning is clarified by context.
Question marks
Spanish uses an opening (¿) and closing (?) question mark. Both are required in written Spanish.
Verb‑noun collocation
‘Hacer + noun’ is a common way to express ‘to make/prepare/arrange’ something, e.g., ‘hacer planes’, ‘hacer reservas’.
🗨In Conversation
¿Haces arreglos para la boda?
Are you making arrangements for the wedding?
Sí, estoy reservando el salón y contratando al fotógrafo.
Yes, I'm booking the venue and hiring the photographer.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Hace usted arreglos?
Using ‘haces’ with a formal ‘usted’ audience is too informal; switch to ‘hace’ or ‘hace usted’.
¿Haces arreglo?
If you mean a single plan, use the singular ‘arreglo’ or a more specific noun like ‘plan’ or ‘cita’.
¿Haces arreglos la silla?
Do not confuse with the verb ‘arreglar’ (to fix). For repairs, ask ‘¿Estás arreglando…?’ or ‘¿Vas a arreglar…?’.
↔Alternatives
¿Estás organizando algo?
Are you organizing something?
¿Te encargas de los preparativos?
Are you in charge of the preparations?
¿Vas a arreglarlo?
Are you going to fix it?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, ‘arreglos’ often refers to social or event planning rather than literal repairs, especially when paired with ‘hacer’. If you want to be crystal‑clear about repairs, say ‘¿Estás reparando…?’ or ‘¿Vas a arreglar…?’. Also, remember that using ‘tú’ (as in ‘haces’) is informal; in a formal context you would say ‘¿Hace usted arreglos?’