Process for translating from English to Spanish when using GUSTAR phrases: Subject Verb Direct Object Sample phrase in English: I like the bread Indirect Obj. Pronoun Verb Subject Spanish translation: Me gusta el pan Step: 1. Determine subject in English phrase and select the appropriate Spanish Indirect Object Pronoun English Subjects Spanish Indirect Object Pronouns I = Me You (fam.) = Te He, She, You (for.), = Le or any other singular noun except �I� or �You (fam.)� They, You (pl.), any = Les other plural noun except �We� or nouns referring to �we� We or nouns referring = Nos to we 2. Determine Direct Object in the English phrase and translate it into Spanish. This word becomes the subject in the Spanish phrase. 3. Determine if the Direct Object in the English phrase is a singular noun or plural noun. If it is singular the verb to use is �gusta�, if it is plural the verb to use is �gustan�. 4. Add a clarifying phrase if needed for emphasis or clarification. If the Spanish phrase includes the word �me�, you can add �a m� for emphasis If the Spanish phrase includes the word �te�, you can add �a t� for emphasis If the Spanish phrase includes the word �le�, you should add �a �l�, �a ella�, �a usted�, or �a + sing. noun� for clarification purposes If the Spanish phrase includes the word �les�, you should add �a ellos�, �a ellas�, �a ustedes� or �a + plural noun� for clarification purposes If the Spanish phrase includes the word �nos�, you can add �a nosotros/as� for emphasis |
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