Violation
Spanish: Infrigimiento / Incumplimiento
Description
Violation refers to a breach of laws, regulations, or agreements. In medical contexts, it can pertain to violations of patient rights or ethical standards.
Interpreter Notes
Interpreters should be aware that 'infrigimiento' and 'incumplimiento' can be used interchangeably in legal contexts, but 'infrigimiento' is often more common in formal settings. Avoid using colloquial terms that may not convey the same legal implications.
Example Sentences
EN: The violation of patient confidentiality is taken very seriously in healthcare.
ES: El infrigimiento de la confidencialidad del paciente se toma muy en serio en el ámbito de la salud.
Common Interpreter Mistakes
Confusing 'infrigimiento' with 'infracción'; using 'incumplimiento' in contexts where 'infrigimiento' is more appropriate; misunderstanding the legal implications of the terms.