funcionando bem

[fun-see-oh-NAN-doo BEM]

verb phrase

working well, functioning properly, running smoothly

1. Operating in a satisfactory manner; performing its intended function without problems

The new system is functioning properly.

O novo sistema está funcionando bem.

2. In good working order; not broken or malfunctioning

Is your car running well?

Seu carro está funcionando bem?

3. Progressing satisfactorily in a relationship, business, or situation

Our partnership is working out well.

Nossa parceria está funcionando bem.

NYC Slang

running smooth, working good

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General Brazilian

funcionando bem

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

a funcionar bem

Portuguese uses 'a funcionar' instead of gerund 'funcionando'

São Paulo

funcionando bem

Common in urban and business contexts

estar funcionando como um relógio (working like clockwork)

funcionar perfeitamente (working perfectly)

tudo funcionando normalmente (everything running normally)

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