Erectile Dysfunction
Spanish: Impotencia
Description
Erectile Dysfunction refers to the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. It can be caused by a variety of physical and psychological factors, including medical conditions, medications, and stress.
Interpreter Notes
Interpreters should be aware that the term 'impotencia' may be used interchangeably with 'disfunción eréctil' in some contexts, but 'disfunción eréctil' is more clinically accurate. Avoid colloquial terms that may arise in informal discussions, and ensure to maintain a professional tone throughout the interpretation.
Example Sentences
EN: Many men experience Erectile Dysfunction at some point in their lives.
ES: Muchos hombres experimentan impotencia en algún momento de sus vidas.
Common Interpreter Mistakes
Confusing 'impotencia' with 'infertilidad'; mixing up erectile dysfunction with other sexual disorders; misinterpreting the psychological aspects involved.
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