abortion

The Spanish term 'aborto' corresponds to the term 'abortion' in English. It commonly refers to the termination of a pregnancy before it can survive independently, sometimes medically induced for a range of reasons, such as preserving the life or health of the mother or due to the fetus's poor health or prognosis. It can also occur spontaneously, in which case it is commonly referred to as a miscarriage. The term applies to a broad range of scenarios under the umbrella of pregnancy termination before survival outside the uterus is possible. It is a term used in both medical and social contexts.