Description

Language disorders refer to a variety of conditions that affect an individual's ability to understand or use spoken or written language. These disorders can impact communication skills and may arise from developmental issues, neurological conditions, or injuries.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'trastornos del lenguaje' can encompass a range of conditions, including aphasia and developmental language disorder. It is important to maintain a clinical register and avoid colloquial terms that may confuse the patient. Common variants may include 'trastornos de la comunicación' or 'trastornos del habla', but these should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: Children with language disorders may struggle with vocabulary and sentence structure.

ES: Los niños con trastornos del lenguaje pueden tener dificultades con el vocabulario y la estructura de las oraciones.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'trastornos del lenguaje' with 'trastornos del habla'; mispronouncing 'trastornos' as 'trastornos'; mixing up developmental language disorders with cognitive impairments.