funciona deficientemente
[fun-see-O-nuh de-fee-see-EN-te-men-te]
verb phrase
functions deficiently, works poorly, operates inadequately
1. to operate or work in a faulty, inadequate, or substandard manner
The old computer funciona deficientemente and needs to be replaced.
O computador antigo funciona deficientemente e precisa ser substituído.
2. to perform below expected standards or with notable flaws
The public transportation system funciona deficientemente in this city.
O sistema de transporte público funciona deficientemente nesta cidade.
NYC Slang
doesn't work right, runs like a clunker, on the fritz
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