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To explore the transmission of negative emotional states from Russian to Spanish through comparative analysis of translations of Bulgakov's work.

Lacunarity of lexemes conveying negative emotions in the Russian and Spanish languages (based on the translation of M. A. Bulgakov's novel "The Master and Margarita")

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To explore the transmission of negative emotional states from Russian to Spanish through comparative analysis of translations of Bulgakov's work.
Analysis of three Spanish translations of 'The Master and Margarita'.
Use of semio-contrastive analysis to compare original text and translations.
Identification of lacunar lexical units representing negative emotions.
Interlingual relative motivated lacunae were identified that hinder clear translation of negative emotions.
Specific lexemes like grief, melancholy, anger, and distress show unique connotations in Russian.
Challenges for translators relate to conveying the depth and nuance of these emotions in Spanish.

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Analysis of Negative Emotives in Bulgakov's Novel Across Spanish Translations, Highlighting Translation Challenges.

Sandler et al. (2026) studied this question.

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