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Conjugation Chart of “Funcionar” (to function) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Funcionar”

The Subjunctive Mood of Funcionar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about whether something works or functions properly, for example: Espero que el aire acondicionado funcione bien esta noche. (I hope the air conditioning works well tonight.)

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

How to Use Funcionar in the Subjunctive Mood

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

To operate properly: for example, Es importante que el motor funcione bien (It’s important that the engine operates properly).

To succeed or work out: for example, Espero que todo funcione según lo planeado (I hope everything works out as planned).

To be effective or serve its purpose: for example, Es necesario que el plan funcione para resolver el problema (It’s necessary that the plan works to solve the problem).

To be in working condition: for example, Necesito que el aire acondicionado funcione durante el verano (I need the air conditioning to be working during the summer).

To make sense or be logical (colloquial): for example, No me funciona lo que dices, ¿podrías explicarlo mejor? (What you’re saying doesn’t make sense to me, could you explain it better?)

Real Life Examples of Funcionar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que el nuevo sistema funcione sin problemas. (I hope the new system works without any issues.)

Es importante que todos funcionemos como un equipo para lograr nuestras metas. (It’s important that we all work as a team to achieve our goals.)

Aunque no estoy seguro, ojalá que el plan funcione. (Although I’m not sure, I hope the plan works.)

Para que el proyecto funcione, necesitamos más recursos. (For the project to work, we need more resources.)

Quiero que las cosas funcionen bien en mi nueva empresa. (I want things to work well in my new business.)

Es necesario que los empleados funcionen de manera eficiente. (It’s necessary for employees to work efficiently.)

Dudo que el viejo software funcione con el nuevo sistema operativo. (I doubt the old software will work with the new operating system.)

Tal vez funcionemos mejor si cambiamos de estrategia. (Maybe we’ll work better if we change our strategy.)

El jefe insistió en que funcionemos los fines de semana para cumplir el plazo. (The boss insisted that we work weekends to meet the deadline.)

Es fundamental que el nuevo software funcione sin fallos. (It’s essential that the new software works without any glitches.)

Ojalá que el nuevo plan de marketing funcione y aumente las ventas. (I hope the new marketing plan works and increases sales.)

Para que el negocio funcione, debemos mejorar la atención al cliente. (For the business to work, we must improve customer service.)

Espero que todo funcione bien en mi viaje a América Latina. (I hope everything works well on my trip to Latin America.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Funcionar (to function) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

This post covers Castilian Spanish. For Latin American Spanish, click here

Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.