apañar
fix
a-
to (verb prefix)
+
pan
bread
+
-ar
verb suffix
Apañar means to fix. Think of it as a-0 (to0) + pan1 (bread1) + -ar2 (verb2). Imagine 'fixing' bread by putting it back together.
verb
- fixTo fix or repair something in a makeshift way.Logré apañar el coche para llegar a casa. // I managed to fix the car to get home.
- manageTo manage or cope with a situation.No sé cómo me las apañaré sin tu ayuda. // I don't know how I'll manage without your help.