STC Specialized Vocabulary 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The Spanish term 'sobreseimiento' in criminal law means:
- Indictment
- Dismissal of charges (Correct answer)
- Sentencing
- Arraignment
Correct answer: Dismissal of charges
'Sobreseimiento' is the judicial act of dismissing criminal proceedings against a defendant.
Question 2: In pharmaceutical translation, 'principio activo' corresponds to:
- Side effect
- Active ingredient (Correct answer)
- Dosage form
- Contraindication
Correct answer: Active ingredient
'Principio activo' denotes the biologically active component in a drug formulation.
Question 3: Which English term best translates 'lucro cesante' in a civil damages context?
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of future earnings / lost profits (Correct answer)
- Punitive damages
- Property damage
Correct answer: Loss of future earnings / lost profits
'Lucro cesante' refers to profits or income lost as a result of harm, i.e., lost profits or loss of future earnings.
Question 4: In technical translation, 'pliego de condiciones' most closely means:
- Bill of lading
- Terms and conditions / specifications document (Correct answer)
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
Correct answer: Terms and conditions / specifications document
'Pliego de condiciones' is a document detailing technical or contractual specifications, common in procurement.
Question 5: The medical term 'anamnesis' used in Spanish clinical records refers to:
- Physical examination
- Patient medical history (Correct answer)
- Diagnosis report
- Treatment plan
Correct answer: Patient medical history
'Anamnesis' is the structured account of a patient's medical history collected by a clinician.
Question 6: In banking, 'aval bancario' translates most precisely as:
- Bank transfer
- Bank guarantee (Correct answer)
- Line of credit
- Promissory note
Correct answer: Bank guarantee
'Aval bancario' is a formal bank guarantee securing a third-party obligation.
Question 7: The legal phrase 'en rebeldía' in Spanish procedural law means the defendant is:
- In custody
- In contempt of court
- Proceeding in default (absent/unresponsive) (Correct answer)
- Under appeal
Correct answer: Proceeding in default (absent/unresponsive)
'En rebeldía' describes a party who fails to appear or respond in legal proceedings, equivalent to a default status.
STC Specialized Vocabulary 3
The Spanish term 'sobreseimiento' in criminal law means: