STC Specialized Vocabulary 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Plaintiff

Answer

'Demandante' refers to the party who initiates a lawsuit, i.e., the plaintiff.

Question 2

Which Spanish medical term corresponds to 'myocardial infarction'?

Accepted Answer

Infarto de miocardio

Answer

'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:

Accepted Answer

Net equity / shareholders' equity

Answer

'Patrimonio neto' refers to total assets minus total liabilities, equivalent to net equity or shareholders' equity.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Notarized deed

Answer

'Escritura pública' is a document executed before a notary, making it a notarized deed.

Question 5

In scientific translation, 'ensayo clínico' means:

Accepted Answer

Clinical trial

Answer

'Ensayo clínico' refers to a clinical trial, the formal research process testing medical interventions.

(STC) Spanish Translator Certification Practice Test