Description

To comply means to act in accordance with a request, rule, or standard. In a medical context, it often refers to a patient's adherence to treatment plans or medical advice.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may use colloquial terms for compliance, such as 'seguir las instrucciones' or 'hacer caso'. It is important to maintain a formal register and use 'cumplir' in clinical discussions to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: It is essential for patients to comply with their medication regimen to ensure effective treatment.

ES: Es esencial que los pacientes cumplan con su régimen de medicación para asegurar un tratamiento efectivo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'cumplir' with 'completar'; misunderstanding the context of compliance in treatment plans; mixing up with similar terms like 'seguir' or 'obedecer'.