Description

Bad debt refers to amounts owed to a company that are unlikely to be collected due to the debtor's inability to pay. It is often written off as a loss in financial records, impacting the overall financial health of the organization.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'deuda incobrable' may be used in various financial contexts, and it is important to maintain a formal register. Avoid colloquial terms such as 'deuda mala' or regional variations that may confuse the meaning in clinical discussions.

Example Sentences

EN: The hospital had to write off a significant amount of bad debt last year.

ES: El hospital tuvo que cancelar una cantidad significativa de deuda incobrable el año pasado.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'bad debt' with 'deuda mala'; misinterpreting the financial implications of the term; using informal language in clinical settings.