arrangements

[/əˈreɪndʒmənts/]

noun

arranjos

1. Plans or preparations made for a future event

We made arrangements for the wedding.

Fizemos arranjos para o casamento.

2. The way something is organized or set in order

The flower arrangements were beautiful.

Os arranjos florais eram lindos.

3. A musical adaptation of a composition

The jazz arrangement of that classical piece was innovative.

O arranjo de jazz daquela peça clássica foi inovador.

4. An agreement or settlement between parties

They reached an arrangement regarding the property dispute.

Eles chegaram a um arranjo sobre a disputa de propriedade.

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General Brazilian

arranjos

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

arranjos

Common in business and music contexts

Portugal

arranjos

Also used; 'disposições' sometimes preferred for legal agreements

to make arrangements - fazer arranjos

come to an arrangement - chegar a um arranjo

seating arrangements - disposição de assentos

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