Description

A supplier is an entity or individual that provides medical products or services to healthcare facilities. This term is commonly used in procurement and supply chain management within the healthcare sector.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'supplier' may also be referred to as 'distribuidor' in some contexts, which is a colloquial variant. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid using informal terms that may not be understood in clinical settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The hospital needs to find a reliable supplier for medical equipment.

ES: El hospital necesita encontrar un proveedor confiable de equipos médicos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'supplier' with 'proveedor' in a non-medical context; misinterpreting 'supplier' as 'distribuidor' in clinical discussions; using informal language when the term requires a formal register.