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función

function

noun foon-SYOHN Less Common
Arts & Culture Performance

Origin: From Latin functio.

Also means

performance (show)

Usage Note

Función covers the role or function something performs (la función del hígado), a theatrical or cinema performance (la función de las ocho = 'the eight o'clock show'), and a mathematical function. En función de = 'depending on / as a function of'. The plural funciones is used for duties or responsibilities: sus funciones como director.

Examples

"La función empieza a las nueve."

Natural Translation

The performance starts at nine.

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