Description

In medical contexts, 'proceed' refers to the act of continuing with a planned course of action, often in relation to treatment or procedures. It implies moving forward after evaluation and decision-making processes have been completed.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'proceed' may be used in various clinical settings, including surgical and treatment discussions. Common variants include 'continuar' or 'avanzar', but it is important to stick to the glossary term in formal contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The doctor decided to proceed with the surgery after reviewing the test results.

ES: El médico decidió proceder con la cirugía después de revisar los resultados de las pruebas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'proceed' with 'preceder'; using informal terms like 'seguir' instead of the more appropriate 'proceder'; misinterpreting the context in which 'proceed' is used.