FUNCTION KEY - Translation from English into Spanish

Oxford Spanish Dictionary

function key N COMPUT

function key

tecla f de función

Oxford Spanish Dictionary

tecla de función

function key

Oxford Spanish Dictionary

I. function [Am ˈfəŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n, Brit ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n] N

1.1. function (of tool, machine, organ):

function

función f

to carry out/perform a function

cumplir/desempeñar una función

1.2. function (role, duty):

function

función f

it's not part of my function to do that

eso no está dentro de mis funciones

that seems to be my function in life

esa parece ser mi misión en la vida

it's his only useful function

es para lo único que sirve

2. function:

function (reception, party)

recepción f

function (reception, party)

reunión f social

function (show)

función f

function (ceremony)

acto m

function (ceremony)

ceremonia f

3. function MATH:

function

función f

profit is a function of sales

las ganancias están en función de las ventas

4. function COMPUT:

function

función f

II. function [Am ˈfəŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n, Brit ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n] VB intr

1. function (operate):

function machine/organ:

funcionar

the tribunal functions through two sub-committees

el tribunal desempeña sus funciones a través de dos subcomisiones

2. function (serve):

to function as sth object/building:

hacer (las veces) de algo

to function as sth word:

cumplir la función de algo

I. key <pl keys> [Am ki, Brit kiː] N

1.1. key:

key (for lock)

llave f

key (on can)

llave f

key (on can)

abridor m

I've lost my house/car keys

he perdido las llaves de casa/del coche

turn the key twice

dale dos vueltas a la llave

key holder

administrador m de llaves / administradora f de llaves

1.2. key (for clock, mechanical toy):

key

llave f

1.3. key:

key (switch)

llave f

key (switch)

interruptor m

key (for transmitting coded signals)

manipulador m

1.4. key (peg, wedge):

key

cuña f

2.1. key (to puzzle, code etc):

key

clave f

2.2. key (to map):

key

explicación f de los signos convencionales

2.3. key (answers):

key

soluciones fpl

key

respuestas fpl

3. key (crucial element):

key

clave f

patience is the key

la paciencia es el factor clave or la clave

4. key:

key (of typewriter, piano)

tecla f

key (of wind instrument)

llave f

5. key (tonality) MUS:

key

tono m

key

tonalidad f

in the key of D minor

en (tono de) re menor

to be in/off key

estar/no estar en el tono

to go off key

desentonar

to go off key

desafinar

to go off key

salirse del tono

to play/sing in key

tocar/cantar en el tono

6. key BOT:

key

sámara f

II. key [Am ki, Brit kiː] ADJ

key man/woman

clave adj inv

key factor/question

clave adj inv

key factor/question

fundamental

the key jobs

los puestos clave

III. key [Am ki, Brit kiː] VB trans

1. key (attune):

to key sth to sth

adaptar or adecuar algo a algo

2. key CONSTR:

key surface

estriar (para una mejor adhesión de baldosas, azulejos etc)

in the PONS Dictionary

function key N COMPUT

function key

tecla f de función

in the PONS Dictionary

I. function [ˈfʌŋkʃən] N

1. function a. MATH:

function

función f

in my function as mayor, ...

como alcalde, ...

2. function:

function (formal ceremony)

ceremonia f

function (formal social event)

acto m

II. function [ˈfʌŋkʃən] VB intr

function

funcionar

I. key [ki:] N

1. key doors:

key

llave f

master key

llave maestra

2. key a. COMPUT:

key

tecla f

caps lock key

tecla de bloqueo de mayúsculas

to hit a key

pulsar una tecla

3. key no pl (essential point):

key

clave f

the key to a mystery

la clave de un misterio

a key factor/role

un factor/papel clave

4. key (list):

key

clave f

key map

lista f de símbolos convencionales

key exercises

soluciones f pl

5. key MUS:

key

tono m

change of key

cambio m de tono

in the key of C major

en (tono de) do mayor

to go off key

desafinar

Phrases:

to hold the key to sth

tener la clave de algo

II. key [ki:] ADJ

key

clave

III. key [ki:] VB trans

1. key (type):

to key (in)

teclear

2. key (make appropriate):

key

adaptar

in the PONS Dictionary

function key N comput

function key

tecla f de función

in the PONS Dictionary

I. function [ˈfʌŋk·ʃən] N

1. function a. math:

function

función f

in my function as mayor, ...

como alcalde, ...

2. function:

function (formal ceremony)

ceremonia f

function (formal social event)

acto m

II. function [ˈfʌŋk·ʃən] VB intr

function

funcionar

I. key¹ [ki] N

1. key doors:

key

llave f

master key

llave maestra

2. key a. comput:

key

tecla f

caps lock key

tecla de bloqueo de mayúsculas

to hit a key

pulsar una tecla

3. key (essential point):

key

clave f

the key to a mystery

la clave de un misterio

a key factor/role

un factor/papel clave [o decisivo]

4. key (list):

key

clave f

key map

lista f de símbolos convencionales

key exercises

soluciones f pl

5. key MUS:

key

tono m

change of key

cambio m de tono

in the key of C major

en (tono de) do mayor

to go off key

desafinar

Phrases:

to hold the key to sth

tener la clave de algo

II. key¹ [ki] ADJ

key factor, figure, role:

key

clave

key decision

decisión f clave [o fundamental]

III. key¹ [ki] VB trans

1. key (type):

to key (in)

teclear

2. key (make appropriate):

key

adaptar

key² [ki] N (island)

key

cayo m

Present

I	function
you	function
he/she/it	functions
we	function
you	function
they	function

Past

I	functioned
you	functioned
he/she/it	functioned
we	functioned
you	functioned
they	functioned

Present Perfect

I	have	functioned
you	have	functioned
he/she/it	has	functioned
we	have	functioned
you	have	functioned
they	have	functioned

Past Perfect

I	had	functioned
you	had	functioned
he/she/it	had	functioned
we	had	functioned
you	had	functioned
they	had	functioned

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

There is a function key and a caps key, both of which can be used to lock the keyboard to that option rather than having to constantly press it.

www.pocket-lint.com

After entering orders, the combat phase is started by pressing the function key.

en.wikipedia.org

I did see it do much more than the old function key row ever did, instantly transforming itself to fit to the task at hand.

www.cnet.com

For example, the function key now has a tiny light on it and acts as function-lock.

www.crn.com.au

The thing that it does replace, the function key row, is itself a relic.

www.cnet.com