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szappala
June 30, 2012, 12:52 PM
What is the normal translation for:

It bothers Juan that we're here.
It surprises Mara that he's going.

Rusty
June 30, 2012, 01:01 PM
molestarle a alguien que ... (subjunctive clause)
sorprenderle a alguien que ... (subjunctive clause)

Le molesta a Juan que estemos.
Le sorprende a María que él vaya.

ROBINDESBOIS
July 03, 2012, 08:54 AM
Is that a common construction in English?

also¨:
A Juan le molesta que fumes en el ascensor.
A Marta le sorprendió mucho tu visita.
In fact this sounds more natural.

Perikles
July 03, 2012, 09:44 AM
Is that a common construction in English?
.Yes, though not as common as Mara was surprised that....