General
bregar
What does bregar mean?
To work on, tackle, or deal with a task or situation, often one that takes effort. A very common Puerto Rican verb.
"Voy a bregar con eso mañana temprano."
Origin
Puerto Rican Spanish; from standard 'bregar' (to struggle/toil), broadened.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'bregar' mean in Puerto Rico?
It means to deal with, handle, or work on something, especially a task or situation that takes effort.
Is 'bregar' slang?
It comes from standard Spanish 'bregar' (to struggle or toil), but Puerto Ricans use it far more broadly and casually in everyday speech.
How do you use 'bregar'?
You 'bregas con' something you need to sort out, e.g. 'voy a bregar con eso' ('I'll deal with that').
Does 'bregar' have a negative meaning too?
The phrase 'bregar mal con alguien' means to treat someone badly or deal with them unfairly.
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