como funciona con

since it works on

como funciona con(koh-moh foon-syoh-nah kohn)

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1. (general)

a. since it works on

¿No funciona este juguete? - No, como funciona con pilas y se le han acabado, tenemos que comprar más.

Doesn't this toy work? - No, since it works on batteries and they have gone flat, we have to buy new ones.

b. since it works with

Como funciona con monedas de euro y no tengo ninguna, no pude sacar una Coca-Cola de la máquina.

Since it works with euro coins and I don't have any, I couldn't get a Coke out of the dispenser machine.

c. since it functions with

¿No puedes usar la impresora? - No, como funciona solo con el nuevo programa, tendría que descargarlo antes.

Can't you use the printer? - No, since it only functions with the new program, I'd need to download it first.

d. since it runs off

Como funciona con electricidad, este coche no contamina la atmósfera.

Since it runs off electricity, this car doesn't pollute the air.

e. since it runs on

Como funciona con diésel, a este vehículo no le puedes poner gasolina.

Since it runs on diesel, you can't put gas in this vehicle.