Spanish Phrase
La impresora no funciona.
Meaning
This sentence means that the printer is not working. It can refer to a mechanical jam, lack of ink or toner, a power issue, or any other problem that prevents the device from printing.
When to use
Use this phrase when you notice a printer error at home, in a classroom, or in an office. It’s a straightforward way to report the problem to a colleague, a tech‑support person, or a service technician.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Laimpresoranofunciona
Definite article (La)
La is the feminine singular definite article, matching the gender of impresora.
Noun (impresora)
Impresora means ‘printer’ and is a feminine noun.
Negation (no)
Place no directly before the verb to negate the action.
Verb (funciona)
Funciona is the third‑person singular present of funcionar ‘to work, to function’.
🗨In Conversation
La impresora no funciona.
The printer isn’t working.
¿Quieres que la lleve al servicio técnico?
Do you want me to take it to the service desk?
✕Common Mistakes
La impresora es funciona.
Do not combine ser with funcionar; the correct verb is funcionar alone.
El impresora no funciona.
Impresora is feminine; the article must be la.
La impresora no no funciona.
Avoid double negatives; one no is enough.
↔Alternatives
La impresora está averiada.
The printer is broken.
La impresora está rota.
The printer is broken.
La impresora no está operativa.
The printer is not operational.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking workplaces, it’s polite to pair the statement with a suggestion or request for help, e.g., “¿Podrías revisarla?” Using the verb funcionar is the standard way to talk about whether a device works; avoid using ser or estar with funcionar (e.g., *la impresora es funciona* is incorrect). Also, remember that impresora is feminine, so the article must be la.