Portuguese Phrase
Esta borracha funciona muito bem.
Meaning
The sentence states that the eraser being referred to works very well, i.e., it erases cleanly and reliably. The adverb 'muito' adds a high degree of satisfaction with its performance.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to comment on the quality of an eraser (or any tool) that you are currently using, especially in a classroom, office, or art studio setting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Estaborrachafuncionamuitobem
Esta (demonstrative adjective)
Matches the gender (feminine) and number (singular) of the noun it modifies; used to point out something nearby.
borracha (noun)
A feminine noun meaning 'eraser' (or colloquially 'rubber' in slang).
funciona (verb)
Third‑person singular present of 'funcionar' – to work, to operate.
muito (adverb of intensity)
Placed before another adverb to intensify it; here it strengthens 'bem'.
bem (adverb)
Means 'well' and follows the verb it modifies.
🗨In Conversation
Esta borracha funciona muito bem, não acha?
This eraser works very well, don’t you think?
Sim, é ótima para escrever sem deixar marcas.
Yes, it’s great for writing without leaving marks.
✕Common Mistakes
Este borracha funciona muito bem.
Use the feminine form 'esta' because 'borracha' is feminine.
Esta borracha funciona bem muito.
The adverb 'muito' must precede 'bem' to intensify it.
Esta borracha funciona, muito bem.
Avoid splitting the verb and adverb with a comma; keep them together.
↔Alternatives
Esta borracha está funcionando muito bem.
This eraser is working very well.
Esta borracha trabalha muito bem.
This eraser works very well.
Esta borracha funciona perfeitamente.
This eraser works perfectly.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, 'borracha' also slangily refers to a condom, so be mindful of context. When talking about school supplies, the literal meaning is clear. Also, Brazilians often use 'funciona bem' for any device or tool that operates smoothly, not just erasers.