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No. 5,126 in Spanish

funcionar

To work or function.

In a sentence

  • Este ordenador no funciona correctamente.

    This computer doesn't work correctly.

    The verb 'funcionar' is used to indicate that a device (a computer) is not working as intended.

  • El plan funcionó mejor de lo que esperábamos.

    The plan worked better than we expected.

    Here 'funcionar' refers to a plan achieving its intended result.

  • ¿Crees que esta estrategia funcionará para atraer más clientes?

    Do you think this strategy will work to attract more customers?

    The verb 'funcionar' is used in a hypothetical context, questioning the effectiveness of a strategy in the future.

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