Description

Insufficient funds refer to a situation where there are not enough financial resources available to cover a specific expense or obligation. In medical contexts, this may relate to patients being unable to pay for treatments or medications due to financial constraints.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may appear in discussions about patient financial responsibility or insurance coverage. Common variants include 'falta de fondos' (colloquial) and 'fondos no suficientes' (regional), but it is recommended to use 'fondos insuficientes' in formal contexts to maintain clarity.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient's treatment was delayed due to insufficient funds.

ES: El tratamiento del paciente se retrasó debido a fondos insuficientes.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'falta de dinero'; misinterpreting as a legal term; mixing up with 'insolvencia' which has a different meaning.