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#1
June 30, 2012, 01:52 PM
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It bothers Juan that...., It surprises Mara that...
What is the normal translation for:
It bothers Juan that we're here. It surprises Mara that he's going. 
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#2
June 30, 2012, 02:01 PM
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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.
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July 03, 2012, 09:54 AM
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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. Last edited by Rusty; July 03, 2012 at 10:09 AM.
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July 03, 2012, 10:44 AM
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