Description

The term 'expire' refers to the end of the validity period of a product, medication, or document. In a medical context, it often pertains to the expiration date of pharmaceuticals or medical supplies, indicating that they should not be used after this date.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'vencer', 'caducar', and 'expirar' may be used interchangeably in different contexts, but 'vencer' is often preferred in legal or formal contexts. Avoid using colloquial terms that may confuse the meaning, such as 'muerte' in non-medical contexts. It's crucial to maintain a formal register when discussing expiration in clinical settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The medication will expire in two weeks, so it should be used before that date.

ES: El medicamento vencerá en dos semanas, por lo que debe utilizarse antes de esa fecha.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'expire' with 'die' in non-medical contexts; mixing up expiration with related terms like 'caducidad' in legal contexts; misinterpreting the urgency associated with expiration dates.