The terms “tracker” and “track” may be tricky and translated in different ways to keep the original intention. The ST may provide a better context about the terms since there are portals, apps, platforms, devices, notebooks or even boards created manually by someone who wants to track his or her health habits. 

Definition: A health tracker can keep an eye on your physical health and can also track historical health records and view health trends. (Appsky, 2024)

 

1. Noun

Term: Health tracker

Suggested translations: 

              – Registro de control de la salud (notebook/board)

              – Dispositivo para el control de la salud (device)

              – Aplicación para el control de la salud (app)

 

Related term: Fitness tracker

Suggested translation: Dispositivo de control de fitness

 * For WebMD, we were instructed by the client to keep the term “Fitness” in English.

 

2. Noun + Verb

ST: Health tracker: Track and maintain healthy habits.

Suggested translation: Registro/Dispositivo de control de la salud: para llevar un control/registro de sus hábitos saludables y poder mantenerlos. 

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