Funcionamiento (en. Operation)
/funθjonamiénto/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The way a system or mechanism operates or acts.
The functioning of the engine is essential for the car's performance.
El funcionamiento del motor es esencial para el rendimiento del automóvil.
Condition of operating correctly.
The functioning of the application has improved after the last update.
El funcionamiento de la aplicación ha mejorado tras la última actualización.
The activity or process carried out by an organism or entity.
The functioning of the human body depends on the correct balance of its systems.
El funcionamiento del cuerpo humano depende del correcto equilibrio de sus sistemas.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'funcionar', which in turn comes from the Latin 'functionare', related to 'functio' meaning 'action, performance'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in full operation
In optimal operating condition.
en pleno funcionamiento
to give operation
To make something work or start operating.
dar funcionamiento
normal functioning
Condition in which a system operates without failures.
funcionamiento normal
Related Words
functioning
That is in operation or fulfills its function.
funcionante
functionality
Quality of being functional or useful in a specific context.
funcionalidad
function
Role or activity that something performs.
función
Slang Meanings
Half functioning
The computer has a half functioning status; it sometimes freezes.
La computadora tiene un funcionamiento a medias, a veces se congela.
Being in operation
The new coffee maker is now in operation and makes the best coffee.
La nueva cafetera ya está en funcionamiento y hace el mejor café.