Spanish Conversation · Level 17
89 words
Spanish word
función
Pronunciation
IPA/funˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounfeature
Example
Este teléfono tiene una nueva función.
This phone has a new feature.
More examples
En el equipo, su función es coordinar las reuniones.
On the team, his role is to coordinate the meetings.
Core concept
Role or task of a person, animal, or thing within a group or system.
Common phrases
función principal
main function
función del sistema
system function
activar la función
activate the function
Similar words
cargo: Official job title or post in an organization that carries formal duties and authority.
rol: Part or set of behaviors a person is expected to perform within a group.
tarea: Specific work item or assignment to be completed, often with a clear scope or deadline.
Definition in Spanish
Papel o tarea que desempeña una persona, un animal o un objeto dentro de un grupo o proceso.
Word origin
From Latin functio meaning 'performance' and ultimately from fungor 'to perform', originally denoting the duty or task carried out by someone or something.
Usage tips
- Often used with verbs like desempeñar or cumplir to talk about duties, so in workplace or social contexts translate función as 'role' or 'duty' rather than assuming 'feature'.
Other meanings
- rolenoun
- performancenoun
- functionnoun
Opposites
- disfuncióndysfunctionnoun
- fallafailurenoun
Related words
- funcionarfunctionverb
- funcionalfunctionaladjective
- funcionamientooperationnoun