functional

S2 W2

BrE /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/ AmE /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/

adjective en → es

1 WORKING [attributive / predicative] B1

working properly and effectively; not broken or damaged

funcional, en buen estado de funcionamiento

  • a functional piece of equipment

Collocations functional kitchen appliances · functional computer system

  • The new printer is fully functional.

    La nueva impresora está en perfecto estado de funcionamiento.

2 DESIGN [attributive / predicative] B2

designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive or fashionable; not decorative

funcional, práctico

  • a functional design

Collocations functional furniture · functional architecture

  • The house has a very functional layout.

    La casa tiene una distribución muy funcional.

3 PSYCHOLOGY [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to the way in which people behave and react, rather than their thoughts or feelings

funcional (en psicología)

  • a functional approach

Collocations functional behavior · functional psychology

  • The psychologist takes a functional view of human behavior.

    El psicólogo tiene una visión funcional del comportamiento humano.