funcional

foon-syo-NAHL/funsjoˈnal/

“funcional” means “functional” in Spanish (useful and practical).

functional

Also: practical, working

Este sofá es muy funcional porque también es una cama.

This sofa is very functional because it is also a bed.

El entrenamiento funcional te ayuda con los movimientos del día a día.

Functional training helps you with everyday movements.

Buscamos un diseño funcional que aproveche el espacio limitado.

We are looking for a functional design that makes the most of the limited space.

Words that translate to "funcional" in Spanish:

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How do you say 'a functional kitchen' in Spanish?

👥 Word Family▼

función(function) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'functionalis', which comes from 'functio' meaning to perform or carry out a task.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: fonctionnelEnglish: functional

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Does 'funcional' change to 'funcionala' for feminine nouns?

No. Adjectives that end in -l, like 'funcional', 'final', or 'especial', are the same for both masculine and feminine nouns.

What is the plural of 'funcional'?

To make it plural, you add -es. For example: 'muebles funcionales'.

Is 'funcional' the same as 'útil'?

They are very close! 'Útil' means 'useful' in a general sense, while 'funcional' specifically implies that something is designed well to do its job.