No. 1,356 in Portuguese
funcionam
"Funcionam" means "they work" or "they function."
In a sentence
Os relógios funcionam correctamente.
The clocks work correctly.
In this sentence, 'funcionam' suggests that something is operational or working correctly.
As ideias funcionam bem no contexto do projeto.
The ideas work well in the context of the project.
Here, 'funcionam' refers to the suitability or effectiveness of abstract concepts or plans.
Os sistemas de irrigação funcionam de forma automática durante a noite.
The irrigation systems work automatically during the night.
In this case, 'funcionam' implies that systems are in operation or executing their intended function.
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