Description

Expenses refer to the costs incurred by individuals or organizations in the course of providing medical services or care. This term encompasses various types of financial outlays, including operational costs, patient care expenses, and administrative fees.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'gastos' can vary in meaning depending on the context, such as personal expenses versus institutional costs. Common variants may include 'costos' in some contexts, but it is advisable to stick to 'gastos' in formal medical settings to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The hospital's expenses have increased significantly over the past year.

ES: Los gastos del hospital han aumentado significativamente en el último año.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'gastos' with 'costos' in financial contexts; misinterpreting the scope of expenses as only personal rather than including institutional costs; failing to recognize regional variations in terminology.