Insurance
Spanish: Seguro
Description
Insurance refers to a contractual agreement that provides financial protection against potential losses or damages. In a medical context, it often pertains to health insurance, which covers medical expenses for policyholders.
Interpreter Notes
Interpreters should be aware that 'seguro' can refer to various types of insurance, including health, life, and auto insurance. Common variants may include 'póliza' in specific contexts, but it is best to stick with 'seguro' in formal medical settings to avoid confusion.
Example Sentences
EN: The patient needs to verify their insurance coverage before the procedure.
ES: El paciente necesita verificar su seguro antes del procedimiento.
Common Interpreter Mistakes
Confusing 'seguro' with 'seguridad' which means safety; misinterpreting 'póliza' as the only term for insurance; using informal terms that may not be understood in clinical settings.
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