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funcione

foo-see-OH-neh (Spain) / foo-nsee-OH-neh (Latin America)/funˈθjo.ne/ (Spain) /funˈsjo.ne/ (Latin America)

Verb (Conjugated Form)A2General
Use 'funcione' when referring to a machine, system, or device operating correctly, often in a subjunctive context.
A brightly colored, simple storybook illustration of a small, cheerful mechanical toy robot successfully winding a spool of thread, demonstrating successful operation.

Examples

Es necesario que el sistema funcione correctamente.

It is necessary that the system works correctly.

Dudo que esta batería funcione bien en el frío.

I doubt that this battery works well in the cold.

¡Que funcione la cafetera!

I hope the coffee machine works!

The Subjunctive Mood

This 'funcione' form is used when the verb expresses uncertainty, emotion, desire, or necessity. English often uses 'that it works' or 'for it to work'.

Formal Command

When giving a polite, formal command to one person ('usted'), 'funcione' is the affirmative command: '¡Funcione ahora!' (Work now!).

Mixing Indicative and Subjunctive

Mistake: “Pienso que el programa funciona.”

Correction: Pienso que el programa funcione. (If you express doubt or desire, you need the 'funcione' form.)

maneja

mah-NEH-hah/maˈne.xa/

verbB1General
Use 'maneja' when talking about a person being in charge of or controlling something, like a budget, a project, or a department.
A professional person standing at a large table with several papers and models, using a hand gesture to direct or instruct two other individuals, symbolizing management.

Examples

Nuestra jefa maneja el presupuesto con mucha cautela.

Our boss manages the budget very carefully.

Cuando hay un conflicto, él lo maneja de forma diplomática.

When there is a conflict, he handles it diplomatically.

La nueva aplicación maneja grandes cantidades de datos.

The new application handles large amounts of data.

Control and Skill

When 'maneja' is used this way, it often implies that the person or system has control, skill, or expertise over the situation or resource.

carreras

/kah-RREH-rahs//kaˈreɾas/

nounC1General
Use 'carreras' specifically to describe a 'ladder' or 'run' in stockings or tights.
A close-up view of a leg wearing sheer tan hosiery with a distinct, vertical ladder-like tear or 'run' visible on the stocking.

Examples

¡Qué mala suerte! Tengo dos carreras en las medias nuevas.

What bad luck! I have two runs in my new tights.

Figurative Extension

This meaning comes from the idea of the thread 'running' or following a visible path down the fabric.

Functioning vs. Managing

Learners often confuse 'funcione' (functioning) with 'maneja' (managing). Remember, 'funcione' applies to things operating, while 'maneja' applies to people being in charge or controlling something.

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