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Mi punto débil es que a veces me cuesta delegar.
My weak point is that sometimes I find it hard to delegate.
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Why every word is where it is
Mideterminermy1st sing.punto1nounpointmasc. · sing.débil1adjectiveweaksing.esverbisser · present · 3rd sing.queconjunctionthatapreposition(a veces =) sometimesvecesnoun(a veces =) sometimesvez · fem. · pl.me2object pronoun(to) me1st sing. · indirect objectcuesta2verbit’s hard (costs)costar · present · 3rd sing.delegar2verbto delegateinfinitive.
- Mi → punto: possessive + noun
- punto → débil: punto débil
- a → veces: a veces
- me → cuesta: me → costar
- cuesta → delegar: cuesta + infinitive
Word for word: “My weak point is that at times it costs me to delegate.”
Why it's built this way
The notes match the numbers above.
- 1punto débil / fuerte = weak / strong point: the classic interview question.
- 2me cuesta + infinitive = I find it hard to; costar works like gustar (o → ue). Verbs like gustar II: doler, parecer, quedar, importar, molestar, faltar →
Variations
- Mi punto débil es que a veces soy demasiado perfeccionista.
- Mi punto fuerte es que sé delegar.