Word order is important for clarity from "summary" of The Everything Spanish Grammar Book by Julie Gutin
To communicate effectively in Spanish, it is essential to pay attention to word order. Unlike English, Spanish has a more flexible word order, but this does not mean that it is not important. In fact, the position of words in a sentence can greatly affect its meaning and clarity. In Spanish, the most common word order is subject-verb-object (SVO), similar to English. However, unlike English, Spanish allows for more variation in word order without changing the basic meaning of the sentence. This flexibility can be confusing for English speakers, but it also provides an opportunity to emphasize certain elements of a sentence. For example, consider the sentence "Juan lee el libro" which translates to "Juan reads the book." In Spanish, you could also say "El libro lee Juan" or "Lee Juan el libro" and the basic meaning would still be understood. However, changing the word order can shift the ...
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