Spanish Phrase
¿Funciona bien el aire acondicionado?
Meaning
This question asks whether the air‑conditioning system is operating properly. It can be used to check performance, report a problem, or simply confirm comfort in a room.
When to use
Use this phrase when you arrive at a hotel room, office, or any indoor space with climate control and want to know if the AC is working well, especially on hot days or after a recent repair.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Funcionabienelaireacondicionado?
Funcionar (present)
The verb "funcionar" is used in the third‑person singular present (él/ella/usted) to mean “to work” or “to operate”.
Bien (adverb)
"Bien" modifies the verb, indicating that something works in a good or satisfactory way.
El aire acondicionado (noun phrase)
A compound noun formed by "aire" (air) + "acondicionado" (conditioned). The article "el" agrees with the masculine singular noun.
Question marks
Spanish uses an opening inverted question mark (¿) and a closing one (?), both required for written questions.
🗨In Conversation
¿Funciona bien el aire acondicionado?
Does the air‑conditioning work well?
Sí, está muy frío y no hace ruido.
Yes, it’s very cold and it’s quiet.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Está bien el aire acondicionado?
Learners sometimes use "está" instead of "funciona"; while "¿Está bien el aire acondicionado?" is understandable, "funciona" specifically asks about operation.
¿El aire acondicionado bien funciona?
Placing "bien" after the noun (e.g., "el aire acondicionado bien funciona") sounds unnatural; adverbs normally follow the verb.
¿Funciona bien aire acondicionado?
Omitting the article makes the phrase sound incomplete: "¿Funciona bien aire acondicionado?" is incorrect.
↔Alternatives
¿El aire acondicionado funciona bien?
Is the air‑conditioning working well?
¿Está bien el aire acondicionado?
Is the air‑conditioning okay?
¿El aire acondicionado está funcionando correctamente?
Is the air‑conditioning functioning correctly?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries the climate can be extremely hot, so checking the AC is a common courtesy when staying in a hotel or visiting a friend’s home. When speaking to service staff, keep a polite tone; adding "por favor" (please) before the question can make it sound more courteous: "Por favor, ¿funciona bien el aire acondicionado?"