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No me parece que la distribución sea tan buena.

No me parece que la distribución sea tan buena.
It doesn't seem to me that the layout is that good.
From Lesson 370:Negative opinions (no creer que)·Spanish (Latin America)

Questions & Answers about No me parece que la distribución sea tan buena.

Why do we use the subjunctive sea here instead of the indicative es?
The phrase no me parece que expresses a negative opinion. While the affirmative me parece que (it seems to me that) declares what you believe to be true and takes the indicative, making it negative casts doubt on the statement, which triggers the subjunctive sea.
Can I drop the me and just say no parece que?
Yes! Saying no parece que (it doesn't seem that) makes it a general, impersonal observation. Keeping the me just clarifies that this is specifically your personal impression. Both versions require the subjunctive.
Why is distribución translated as "layout" instead of "distribution"?
While distribución certainly means "distribution" for things like delivering goods, in the context of a physical space, an apartment, or a design, it refers to how things are arranged. Therefore, "layout" or "floor plan" is the most natural translation here.
Why is "that good" translated as tan buena rather than using a word like esa?
In colloquial English, we often use "that" to mean "so" or "to that extent" (as in, "it isn't that good"). In Spanish, you express this degree using tan before the adjective, rather than a demonstrative word like esa.

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