funcionar mal
[fun-see-o-NAR mahl]
verb phrase
malfunction, work poorly, not work properly
1. to operate incorrectly or inadequately; to break down or fail to perform as intended
The printer is malfunctioning again.
A impressora está funcionando mal novamente.
2. to be defective or faulty in operation
The car's engine is malfunctioning.
O motor do carro está funcionando mal.
3. to perform badly or inefficiently
The system has been malfunctioning since the update.
O sistema tem funcionado mal desde a atualização.
NYC Slang
on the fritz, busted, acting up
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