Description

Damage refers to physical harm or injury that impairs the function or integrity of an organ or tissue. In medical contexts, it can relate to various conditions, including trauma, disease, or surgical effects.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'daños' may be used in both legal and medical contexts, which can lead to confusion. It's important to maintain a clinical register and avoid colloquial terms. Be cautious of regional variations in the use of 'daños' versus 'lesiones' depending on the specific medical context.

Example Sentences

EN: The damage to the tissue was assessed using imaging techniques.

ES: Se evaluaron los daños en el tejido utilizando técnicas de imagen.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'daños' with 'lesiones'; mixing up legal and medical contexts; misinterpreting the severity implied by 'daños' in different contexts.