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This paper explores the differences in how English and Spanish express modal meanings of possibility and necessity, highlighting the inadequacy of existing classifications for translation purposes. It argues that while English modal verbs serve as central resources for encoding these meanings, Spanish lacks a clear formal equivalent, leading to potential translation pitfalls. The study aims to create a contrastive map of modality that can aid translators by identifying effective cross-linguistic corresponde

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