Spanish word

funcional

Pronunciation

IPA/funθjoˈnal/

Meaning

  • adjectivefunctional

Example

El diseño es funcional.

The design is functional.

Illustration for funcional (functional)

More examples

El mueble funcional facilita la organización.

The functional furniture facilitates organization.

Core concept

A tool with simple, well-arranged controls.

Common phrases

  • mueble funcional

    functional furniture

  • diseño funcional

    functional design

  • espacio funcional

    functional space

Similar words

práctico: Emphasizes practicality so actions and chores are easier to do.
útil: Offers usefulness for a particular task or situation.
eficiente: Gets things done while using minimal effort or time.
sencillo: Keeps form and function minimal so operation is easy.

Definition in Spanish

Que está diseñado para ser útil en el uso real y facilitar el desempeño de una tarea.

Word origin

From Latin functio 'function' plus the adjective suffix -al, forming an adjective meaning 'relating to function'.

Usage tips

  • Used to praise usefulness over ornament, and as an adjective it follows and agrees with the noun (el diseño funcional, las sillas funcionales).

Other meanings

  • utilitarianadjective
  • handyadjective

Opposites

  • inútiluselessadjective
  • imprácticoimpracticaladjective

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