Description

Arrest refers to the cessation of normal bodily functions, often used in a medical context to describe a sudden stop in heart activity or other vital processes. It is a critical condition that requires immediate medical intervention to prevent death or serious injury.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'arrest' can refer to various types of medical emergencies, such as cardiac arrest or respiratory arrest. Avoid colloquial terms that may confuse the clinical context, and ensure to use the term 'arresto' consistently in formal settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient suffered a cardiac arrest and required immediate resuscitation.

ES: El paciente sufrió un arresto cardíaco y requirió resucitación inmediata.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'arrest' with 'detención' in legal contexts; mispronouncing 'arresto' as 'arresto' with incorrect emphasis; mixing up with similar terms like 'colapso' which may imply a less severe condition.