arrange

[/əˈreɪndʒ/]

verb

arranjar

1. to put in order or organize systematically

She arranged the books on the shelf alphabetically.

Ela arranjou os livros na prateleira alfabeticamente.

2. to make plans or preparations for something

We arranged a meeting for next Tuesday.

Nós arranjamos uma reunião para próxima terça-feira.

3. to adapt music for different instruments or voices

The composer arranged the symphony for a smaller orchestra.

O compositor arranjou a sinfonia para uma orquestra menor.

4. to settle or agree upon terms

They arranged a compromise that satisfied both parties.

Eles arranjaram um compromisso que satisfez ambas as partes.

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General Brazilian

arranjar

most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

arranjar

standard usage, no regional variation

São Paulo

arranjar

standard usage, no regional variation

Portugal

arranjar

same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'organizar' is frequently used

arrange matters - resolver questões

arrange a deal - fechar um acordo

have something arranged - ter algo combinado

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