funciona

[fun-see-O-nuh]

verb

works, functions, operates

1. Third person singular present indicative of 'funcionar' - to work or operate properly

The machine works well.

A máquina funciona bem.

2. To be in operation or service

This restaurant functions as a café in the morning.

Este restaurante funciona como café de manhã.

3. To succeed or turn out well

The plan worked out perfectly.

O plano funcionou perfeitamente.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

funciona

Standard usage, widely understood

São Paulo

funciona

Standard usage, no regional variation

Portugal

funciona

Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

não funciona - doesn't work

funciona assim - it works like this

enquanto funciona - while it's working

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