arrumei

Arrumei is the first person singular preterite indicative form of the Portuguese verb arrumar. It indicates that the speaker completed the action of arranging, tidying, fixing, or preparing something in the past. The range of senses for arrumar includes organizing a space, repairing an object, and making arrangements for events or activities. In some contexts, arrumar also means to obtain or secure something, as in arrumar um emprego.

Grammatical notes: arrumei is used with a direct object, for example arrumei o quarto (I tidied the room) or arrumei a mesa (I set the table). The verb has other forms such as arrumo (present), arrumarei (future), and subjunctive arrume. It appears across informal and formal registers, depending on the surrounding vocabulary and tense.

Usage and nuance: In Brazilian Portuguese, arrumei often conveys a completed, practical action. It can describe physical tasks as well as actions that involve planning or solving a problem, such as arranging a schedule or finding a solution.

Examples: Hoje arrumei o quarto. Consegui arrumar um emprego na semana passada. Arrumei uma solução para o problema.

Origin and related terms: arrumei derives from arrumar, meaning to put in order, fix, or prepare. Related terms include arranjar, preparar, and organizar. See also: arrumar, arranjar.