arranjar

Arranjar is a Portuguese verb with several related meanings, typically translated as to arrange, to fix, to obtain, or to prepare. It can be used transitively, and in its reflexive form arranjar-se it also means to manage or to get oneself ready. The verb derives from arranjo, meaning arrangement or setup.

Common uses include: to arrange or set up something (arranjar uma reunião, arranjar a sala); to repair or fix something (arranjar o carro); to obtain or procure something through effort (arranjar dinheiro, arranjar um emprego); to contrive an excuse or story (arranjar uma desculpa); and, reflexively, to prepare oneself or to cope with a situation (arranjar-se para a entrevista, arranjar-se com pouco dinheiro).

Notes: Arranjar is widely used in Portugal and Brazil, with regional nuances. In general, it emphasizes the act of obtaining or organizing something, as well as the ability to stay prepared in the face of challenges. The related noun arranjo means an arrangement, a plan, or an adjustment. Common collocations include arranjar tempo, arranjar espaço, and arranjar-se com alguém para um encontro, where arranjar functions as “to arrange” or “to obtain/secure” in a casual sense.