funciones
/foon-SYOH-nehs/
functions
A multi-tool illustrates the various 'funciones' or tasks a single object can perform.
funciones(noun)
functions
?tasks or purposes of something
,duties
?responsibilities at a job
performances
?shows or screenings at a theater/cinema
,roles
?the part someone plays in a situation
📝 In Action
El teléfono tiene muchas funciones nuevas.
A1The phone has many new functions.
Sus funciones en la empresa son muy importantes.
B1Her duties in the company are very important.
Hoy hay dos funciones de la película: a las seis y a las nueve.
A2Today there are two screenings of the movie: at six and at nine.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it plural
This is the plural version of 'función'. Since the original word ends in 'n', we add 'es' and drop the written accent mark.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Accent Mark
Mistake: "funciónes"
Correction: funciones
⭐ Usage Tips
At the Movies
If you want to ask 'What time is the show?', use the word 'función'. 'Funciones' specifically refers to the different scheduled times a movie or play is shown.
A robot that is working properly represents the verb 'funciones'.
📝 In Action
Espero que tú funciones bien en este equipo.
B1I hope that you work well in this team.
Es necesario que funciones bajo presión.
B2It is necessary that you function under pressure.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Wishing' Form
This version of the word is used after phrases like 'I want that...' or 'I hope that...' when talking to a friend (tú). The 'a' in 'funcionar' changes to an 'e' to show we are talking about a wish or a possibility.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't confuse with the noun
Mistake: "Tus funciones son buenas."
Correction: Tus funciones son buenas (noun) OR Espero que funciones bien (verb).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: funciones
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'funciones' to mean a theater show?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'función' have an accent but 'funciones' does not?
In Spanish, we usually put the stress on the second-to-last syllable for words ending in 's'. Since 'fun-CIO-nes' naturally puts the stress where it belongs, we don't need the written accent anymore!
Can I use 'funciones' for my job title?
Not exactly. Use 'puesto' for your title, but use 'funciones' to describe the actual tasks you do every day at your desk.