funcionamiento
“funcionamiento” means “operation” in Spanish (how a machine or system works).
operation, functioning
Also: performance, working
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El funcionamiento de la aplicación es muy intuitivo.
A2The operation of the app is very intuitive.
Debemos revisar el buen funcionamiento del motor.
B1We must check that the engine is working properly.
Pusieron el nuevo plan en funcionamiento ayer.
B2They put the new plan into operation yesterday.
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Quick Quiz: funcionamiento
Question 1 of 1
Which phrase would you use to say a machine is currently 'up and running'?
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Derived from the verb 'funcionar,' which comes from the Latin 'fungi,' meaning to perform, execute, or discharge a duty.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'funcionamiento' to talk about a person's work?
Not usually. 'Funcionamiento' refers to the mechanics or the way a system/machine works. For a person's job performance, you would use 'desempeño' or simply 'trabajo.'
What is the difference between 'función' and 'funcionamiento'?
'Función' is the 'role' or 'purpose' of something (what it is for), while 'funcionamiento' is the 'process' or 'manner' of how it actually works (how it does it).