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Conjugation Chart of “Funcionar” (to function) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Funcionar”

The simple present tense of funcionar is used to describe actions happening in the present moment or habitual actions. For example, El aire acondicionado funciona bien. (The air conditioning works well.)

Funcionar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the simple present follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Funcionar in the Present Tense

Funcionar generally means “to work” or “to function”, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To work or operate properly: for example, El televisor funciona bien (The television works well).

To be effective or successful: for example, Este plan no funciona para mí (This plan does not work for me).

To be in operation: for example, La fábrica funciona las 24 horas (The factory operates 24 hours).

To be valid or applicable (colloquial): for example, Esa excusa no funciona conmigo (That excuse doesn’t work with me).

To get along well (colloquial): for example, Ellos funcionan bien como pareja (They function well as a couple).

Real Life Examples of Funcionar in the Present Tense

El sistema funciona sin problemas. (The system is working without any issues.)

¿Por qué no funciona mi computadora? (Why isn’t my computer working?)

La aplicación funciona de maravilla en mi teléfono. (The app is working wonderfully on my phone.)

Nosotros funcionamos como un equipo. (We work as a team.)

El aire acondicionado funciona a la perfección. (The air conditioning is working perfectly.)

¿Cómo funciona este aparato? (How does this device work?)

Tú funcionas bajo mucha presión. (You work well under a lot of pressure.)

Las reglas funcionan de la misma manera para todos. (The rules work the same way for everyone.)

Este plan funciona a corto plazo, pero no a largo plazo. (This plan works in the short term, but not in the long term.)

Ellos funcionan duro para mantener a sus familias. (They work hard to support their families.)

El motor funciona de manera eficiente. (The engine is running efficiently.)

Yo funciono mejor por las mañanas. (I work better in the mornings.)

La estrategia funciona la mayoría de las veces. (The strategy works most of the time.)

Este método funciona de manera confiable. (This method works reliably.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Funcionar (to function) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.