Phrase · 🥊 Countering arguments
Si bien la idea es buena, la ejecución deja mucho que desear.
Although the idea is good, the execution leaves a lot to be desired.
C1conceding, then criticisingformalAudio · coming soon
Why every word is where it is
Si1conjunction(si bien) althoughbienadverb(si bien) althoughladeterminertheel · fem. · sing. · definiteideanounideafem. · sing.esverbisser · present · 3rd sing.buenaadjectivegoodbueno · fem. · sing.,ladeterminertheel · fem. · sing. · definiteejecuciónnounexecution, implementationfem. · sing.deja2verbleaves, letsdejar · present · 3rd sing.muchopronouna lot, muchmasc. · sing.queconjunctionthatdesearverbto wish, to desireinfinitive.
- buena → idea: f. sg.
- deja → ejecución: subject
- deja → desear: dejar mucho que desear
Why it's built this way
The notes match the numbers above.
- 1Si bien + indicative: a formal "although" that concedes a fact. Concessive structures II →
- 2dejar mucho que desear = leave a lot to be desired.