STC Specialized Vocabulary 2 â Questions and Answers
Question 1: In legal translation, what does the Spanish term 'demandante' mean?
- Defendant
- Plaintiff (Correct answer)
- Witness
- Judge
Correct answer: Plaintiff
'Demandante' refers to the party who initiates a lawsuit, i.e., the plaintiff.
Question 2: Which Spanish medical term corresponds to 'myocardial infarction'?
- Infarto de miocardio (Correct answer)
- Angina de pecho
- Arritmia cardĂaca
- Insuficiencia cardĂaca
Correct answer: Infarto de miocardio
'Infarto de miocardio' is the direct Spanish equivalent of myocardial infarction (heart attack).
Question 3: In financial translation, 'patrimonio neto' is best rendered in English as:
- Net income
- Gross profit
- Net equity / shareholders' equity (Correct answer)
- Working capital
Correct answer: Net equity / shareholders' equity
'Patrimonio neto' refers to total assets minus total liabilities, equivalent to net equity or shareholders' equity.
Question 4: The legal term 'escritura pĂșblica' in Spanish translates most accurately as:
- Public record
- Notarized deed (Correct answer)
- Legal brief
- Court order
Correct answer: Notarized deed
'Escritura pĂșblica' is a document executed before a notary, making it a notarized deed.
Question 5: In scientific translation, 'ensayo clĂnico' means:
- Clinical essay
- Clinical trial (Correct answer)
- Medical exam
- Lab test
Correct answer: Clinical trial
'Ensayo clĂnico' refers to a clinical trial, the formal research process testing medical interventions.
Question 6: Which term is used in Spanish-language contracts to mean 'force majeure'?
- Culpa grave
- Caso fortuito / fuerza mayor (Correct answer)
- Daño emergente
- Responsabilidad objetiva
Correct answer: Caso fortuito / fuerza mayor
'Fuerza mayor' (and sometimes 'caso fortuito') is the Spanish legal equivalent of force majeure.
Question 7: In immigration documents, 'visa de residencia permanente' refers to:
- Tourist visa
- Student visa
- Permanent resident visa (green card) (Correct answer)
- Work permit
Correct answer: Permanent resident visa (green card)
'Visa de residencia permanente' is the Spanish term for a permanent resident visa, colloquially known as a green card in the US.
STC Specialized Vocabulary 2
In legal translation, what does the Spanish term 'demandante' mean?