STC Specialized Vocabulary 3

Question 1

The Spanish term 'sobreseimiento' in criminal law means:

Accepted Answer

Dismissal of charges

Answer

'Sobreseimiento' is the judicial act of dismissing criminal proceedings against a defendant.

Question 2

In pharmaceutical translation, 'principio activo' corresponds to:

Accepted Answer

Active ingredient

Answer

'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?

Accepted Answer

Loss of future earnings / lost profits

Answer

'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:

Accepted Answer

Terms and conditions / specifications document

Answer

'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:

Accepted Answer

Patient medical history

Answer

'Anamnesis' is the structured account of a patient's medical history collected by a clinician.

(STC) Spanish Translator Certification Practice Test