STC Specialized Vocabulary 2

Question 1

In legal translation, what does the Spanish term 'demandante' mean?

Accepted Answer

Plaintiff

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Defendant

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Witness

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Judge

Question 2

Which Spanish medical term corresponds to 'myocardial infarction'?

Accepted Answer

Infarto de miocardio

Answer

Angina de pecho

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Arritmia cardíaca

Answer

Insuficiencia cardíaca

Question 3

In financial translation, 'patrimonio neto' is best rendered in English as:

Accepted Answer

Net equity / shareholders' equity

Answer

Net income

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Gross profit

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Working capital

Question 4

The legal term 'escritura pública' in Spanish translates most accurately as:

Accepted Answer

Notarized deed

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Public record

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Legal brief

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Court order

Question 5

In scientific translation, 'ensayo clínico' means:

Accepted Answer

Clinical trial

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Clinical essay

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Medical exam

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Lab test

Question 6

Which term is used in Spanish-language contracts to mean 'force majeure'?

Accepted Answer

Caso fortuito / fuerza mayor

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Culpa grave

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Daño emergente

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Responsabilidad objetiva

Question 7

In immigration documents, 'visa de residencia permanente' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Permanent resident visa (green card)

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Tourist visa

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Student visa

Answer

Work permit