funciona incorretamente

[fun-see-O-nuh in-ko-reh-tuh-MEN-chee]

verb phrase

malfunctions, works incorrectly, operates improperly

1. to operate or work in a faulty, defective, or improper manner

The printer funciona incorretamente and keeps jamming.

A impressora funciona incorretamente e continua travando.

2. to perform its intended function in a flawed way

The software funciona incorretamente on older computers.

O software funciona incorretamente em computadores mais antigos.

NYC Slang

it's on the fritz, it's broken, it's acting up

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General Brazilian

funciona incorretamente

standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

funciona incorretamente

standard usage; may also use 'funciona mal'

São Paulo

funciona errado

informal alternative commonly used

funciona mal

dá problema

está com defeito

não está funcionando direito

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