Italian Phrase
L'aria condizionata funziona bene?
Meaning
Literally, 'Does the air‑conditioning work well?' It asks whether the AC unit is operating properly and providing comfortable cooling. The question can be used in homes, offices, hotels, or any place with climate control.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to check the performance of an air‑conditioning system, for example after turning it on for the first time, when you suspect it might be malfunctioning, or when a guest asks about the room temperature.
✦Grammar Breakdown
L'ariacondizionatafunzionabene?
Article elision (L')
The definite article 'la' contracts to 'l'' before a vowel sound, as in 'l'aria'.
Noun gender and number
'Aria' is a feminine singular noun, so it takes the feminine article 'la' (elided to l').
Verb conjugation (funziona)
'Funziona' is the third‑person singular present indicative of 'funzionare' and agrees with the singular subject 'l'aria condizionata'.
Adverb placement (bene)
Adverbs of manner like 'bene' normally follow the verb they modify.
Yes‑no question intonation
In spoken Italian, a rising intonation at the end signals a yes‑no question; the written form adds a question mark.
🗨In Conversation
Scusa, l'aria condizionata funziona bene?
Excuse me, does the air‑conditioning work well?
Sì, è appena stata controllata dal tecnico.
Yes, it was just checked by the technician.
✕Common Mistakes
L'aria condizionata funziona bene.
Missing the question mark changes the sentence into a statement.
La aria condizionata funziona bene?
The article should be elided to 'l''; writing 'la aria' is incorrect.
Le aria condizionate funzionano bene?
Using 'funziona' with a plural subject would be wrong; keep it singular.
↔Alternatives
L'aria condizionata è efficiente?
Is the air‑conditioning efficient?
L'aria condizionata funziona correttamente?
Is the air‑conditioning functioning correctly?
L'aria condizionata raffredda abbastanza?
Does the air‑conditioning cool enough?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, especially in older buildings, air‑conditioning may be a shared system for an entire floor. When asking about it, be polite and use a soft tone; adding 'scusa' or 'per favore' shows courtesy. In the north, where summers are hotter, people often discuss the AC's performance more frequently than in the milder south.