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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 the functioning of something, 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 subjunctive conjugations follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

How to Use Funcionar in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of funcionar is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about whether something works or functions properly.

Expressing wishes or desires: For example, Espero que el aire acondicionado funcione bien esta noche. (I hope the air conditioning works well tonight.)

Expressing demands or recommendations: For example, Es importante que el sistema funcione sin problemas. (It’s important that the system functions without problems.)

Expressing uncertainty: For example, No estoy seguro de que el programa funcione correctamente. (I’m not sure if the program is working correctly.)

Colloquial usage (idiomatic): For example, ¡Ojalá que tu cerebro funcione de vez en cuando! (I wish your brain would work once in a while! – implying someone is not thinking clearly.)

Real Life Examples of Funcionar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que el nuevo sistema funcione sin problemas. (I hope the new system works smoothly.)

Es importante que tú funciones como un buen ejemplo para tus hijos. (It’s important that you serve as a good role model for your children.)

El jefe quiere que la máquina funcione a toda capacidad. (The boss wants the machine to operate at full capacity.)

Para que el plan tenga éxito, necesitamos que todos funcionemos en equipo. (For the plan to succeed, we need everyone to work as a team.)

Aunque parezca difícil, es posible que las cosas funcionen a nuestro favor. (Although it seems difficult, it’s possible for things to work in our favor.)

Ojalá que el nuevo software funcione mejor que el anterior. (Hopefully, the new software works better than the previous one.)

Es fundamental que los frenos del coche funcionen correctamente. (It’s essential that the car’s brakes work properly.)

El entrenador insistió en que los jugadores funcionen como un equipo coordinado. (The coach insisted that the players function as a coordinated team.)

Tal vez sea buena idea que funcionemos con calma y no nos apresuremos. (Maybe it’s a good idea for us to work calmly and not rush.)

Dudo que esta vieja computadora funcione con los nuevos programas. (I doubt this old computer will work with the new programs.)

Es crucial que el sistema de seguridad funcione las 24 horas del día. (It’s crucial that the security system operates 24 hours a day.)

Ojalá que todo funcione sobre ruedas en tu nueva empresa. (Hopefully, everything runs smoothly in your new business.)

Vamos a suplicar que la impresora funcione a la perfección para el proyecto importante. (Let’s beg for the printer to work perfectly for the important project.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

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

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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.