Funcionar
Example: O novo computador começou a funcionar perfeitamente ontem.
Definition
"Funcionar" means to operate or work effectively, especially referring to machines, systems, or devices performing their intended function properly, as in the example where the new computer started to function perfectly yesterday.
Etymology
The word "funcionar" comes from the Latin verb 'functionare,' derived from 'functio,' meaning performance or execution. Did you know? "Funcionar" entered Portuguese to describe the act of carrying out a function or working as intended, especially in mechanical or practical contexts.
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