Description

An account statement is a detailed report of all transactions made within a specific period, including credits, debits, and the resulting balance. It is commonly used by financial institutions to provide clients with a summary of their account activity.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'estado de cuenta' may be used in various financial contexts, not just medical. Avoid using colloquial terms like 'recibo' or 'factura' as they may refer to different documents. It's important to maintain a formal register when discussing financial matters.

Example Sentences

EN: The bank sent me an account statement detailing all my recent transactions.

ES: El banco me envió un estado de cuenta que detalla todas mis transacciones recientes.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'estado de cuenta' with 'recibo'; misinterpreting 'estado' as 'state' instead of 'statement'; using informal terms that do not fit the clinical context.