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"Funcionar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to work", and "trabajar" is an intransitive verb which is also often translated as "to work". Learn more about the difference between "funcionar" and "trabajar" below.
funcionar(
foon
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syoh
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nahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to work
No me funciona el ordenador desde hace dos días.My computer has not been working for the last two days.
b. to function
La aplicación solo funciona con la última versión del programa.The application functions only with the last version of the program.
a. to operate
El negocio lleva funcionando desde el año 2003.The business has been operating since 2003.
a. to work
El medicamento está funcionando y su mejoría es notable.The medication is working and the improvement in his health is very obvious.
b. to work out (relationship)
Está claro que nuestra relación no funciona.Our relationship is clearly not working out.
trabajar(
trah
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bah
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hahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
3. (to shape)
a. to work
Como alfarero, me encanta trabajar el barro y crear cacharros.As a potter, I just love working the clay and making pots.
a. to work
En este pueblo todavía trabajan la tierra con bueyes.They still use oxen to work the land in this village.
5. (culinary)
b. to mix (ingredients)
Hay que trabajar los ingredientes con una batidora eléctrica.You need to mix the ingredients with a blender.
6. (to improve)
7. (to market)
trabajarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to work on
Todavía me la estoy trabajando para que pruebe a jugar al fútbol.I'm still working on her to try soccer.
