Description

A delinquent account refers to an account that has not been paid on time and is overdue. This term is commonly used in financial contexts to indicate accounts that are in default or have missed payment deadlines.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'cuenta atrasada' and 'cuenta morosa' are both used in different contexts to refer to delinquent accounts. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms that may not be understood universally. Common variants may include regional phrases, but it is best to stick to the glossary terms in formal settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was informed that their delinquent account would be sent to collections if not resolved soon.

ES: Se informó al paciente que su cuenta atrasada sería enviada a cobranza si no se resolvía pronto.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'cuenta atrasada' with 'cuenta activa'; mixing up 'cuenta morosa' with 'cuenta cerrada'; mispronouncing 'morosa' as 'morosa' (similar sounding but different meaning).