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Conjugation Chart of “Funcionar” (to function) in the Present Tense
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | funciono |
| Tú | funcionas |
| Él / Ella / Usted | funciona |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | funcionamos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | funcionáis |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | funcionan |
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Understanding the Present Tense of “Funcionar”
The Present Tense of Funcionar is used to describe actions or states that are currently happening or that occur habitually. For example, El teléfono no funciona. (The phone is not working.)
Funcionar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations in the present tense 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.
Literal meaning: To operate or work correctly, for example, El coche funciona bien. (The car works well.)
Figurative meaning: To produce the desired effect or result, for example, Este método funciona para perder peso. (This method works for losing weight.)
Idiomatic meaning: To get along or have a good relationship, for example, Ellos funcionan bien como pareja. (They function well as a couple.)
Colloquial meaning: To be successful or effective, for example, ¡Esa broma no funciona conmigo! (That joke doesn’t work on me!)
Rude meaning: To have sexual intercourse (vulgar), for example, Vosotros dos funcionáis mucho, ¿eh? (You two function a lot, huh?)
Real Life Examples of Funcionar in the Present Tense
El sistema funciona sin problemas. (The system is working smoothly.)
¿Por qué el aire acondicionado no funciona? (Why isn’t the air conditioning working?)
La impresora funciona de nuevo después de cambiar el cartucho. (The printer is working again after changing the cartridge.)
Este teléfono funciona con una batería de larga duración. (This phone works with a long-lasting battery.)
La aplicación funciona de maravilla en mi tableta. (The app works wonderfully on my tablet.)
El motor funciona con gasolina regular. (The engine runs on regular gasoline.)
Este reloj funciona con energía solar. (This watch works with solar power.)
La cámara funciona con pilas recargables. (The camera works with rechargeable batteries.)
El equipo funciona mejor cuando todos colaboran. (The team works better when everyone collaborates.)
La empresa funciona de forma eficiente gracias a su personal capacitado. (The company runs efficiently thanks to its trained staff.)
Este método funciona para mí, pero cada persona es diferente. (This method works for me, but everyone is different.)
La estrategia funciona si la sigues al pie de la letra. (The strategy works if you follow it to the letter.)
El plan funciona cuando todos ponen de su parte. (The plan works when everyone does their part.)
La terapia funciona mejor con paciencia y perseverancia. (The therapy works better with patience and perseverance.)
El tratamiento funciona para aliviar los síntomas, pero no cura la enfermedad. (The treatment works to relieve symptoms, but it doesn’t cure the disease.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Funcionar (to function) in the Present Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo funciono | I function |
| Tú funcionas | You function |
| Él / Ella / Usted funciona | He / She / You (formal) functions |
| Nosotros / Nosotras funcionamos | We function |
| Vosotros / Vosotras funcionáis | You all function |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes funcionan | They / You all (formal) function |
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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.