Breakdown of El rendimiento del teléfono es notable.
ser
to be
el teléfono
the phone
del
from the / of the
el rendimiento
performance
notable
notable
Questions & Answers about El rendimiento del teléfono es notable.
Why is "performance" translated as rendimiento here? Could I use actuación?
In Spanish, rendimiento refers to how well a machine, device, or system functions in terms of efficiency or output (like a phone's speed or a car's gas mileage). Actuación is used for an artistic or theatrical performance, like an actor in a play or a band on stage.
Why do we use es instead of está for the phone's performance? Can't performance change?
We use es (from ser) because we are describing a general, defining characteristic of this phone model. Even though a specific phone might have a slow day, "being notable" is presented here as an inherent quality of its design, not a temporary condition (estar).
Does notable mean exactly the same thing as "notable" in English?
They are very close, but in Spanish, notable often carries a stronger positive punch. While in English it can simply mean "worth noticing," in Spanish it frequently translates closer to "outstanding," "remarkable," or "very good."
Since this lesson is about sin embargo (however), how would I use it to follow up this sentence?
Sin embargo is perfect for contrasting this positive statement with a negative drawback. You could say: El rendimiento del teléfono es notable. Sin embargo, es muy caro. (The phone's performance is notable. However, it is very expensive).
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