arrumar

Senses

1. 1.

   to tidy up, to clean up

   to organize or put things in order

2. 2.

   to fix, to repair

   to mend or correct something that is broken or not working

3. 3.

   to get, to find

   to obtain or secure something (informal, especially a job or romantic partner)

4. 4.

   to pack

   to prepare luggage or belongings for travel

Examples

• "Preciso arrumar meu quarto antes da minha mãe chegar."

  I need to tidy up my room before my mom gets here.

• "Você pode arrumar meu computador? Ele não está ligando."

  Can you fix my computer? It's not turning on.

• "Ela arrumou um emprego novo na semana passada."

  She got a new job last week.

Usage

Very common and versatile verb in Brazilian Portuguese. "Arrumar a cama" (make the bed), "arrumar a mala" (pack the suitcase), and "arrumar namorado/namorada" (get a boyfriend/girlfriend) are frequent collocations. The "to get/find" meaning is informal but widely used in everyday speech.