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inflación
/iɱ.flaˈθjon/
inflation
La inflación ha aumentado un 5% este año.
Inflation has increased by 5% this year.
Finance
formal
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money, typically measured as an annual percentage change.
El banco central lucha contra la inflación subiendo las tasas de interés.
The central bank fights inflation by raising interest rates.
Inflación is a key economic indicator that affects consumer prices, wages, and economic policy.
technical
A sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.
La inflación puede ser causada por un aumento en la demanda o una reducción en la oferta.
Inflation can be caused by an increase in demand or a reduction in supply.
Economists distinguish between demand-pull inflation and cost-push inflation.
Collocations
controlar la inflaciónto control inflationtasa de inflacióninflation rateinflación galopanterunaway inflation
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
In Spanish, 'inflación' is most commonly used in formal economic discussions. In casual conversation, people might say 'los precios están subiendo' (prices are rising).
Gold Rule
Key Concept
Inflación refers to the overall rise in prices, not just specific price increases.
Word Origin
From Latin 'inflatio' (swelling, blowing up), derived from 'inflare' (to blow into).
Usage Notes
Inflación is often used in economic and financial contexts. In everyday Spanish, people may refer to rising prices as 'subida de precios' or 'aumento de precios'.
Word Breakdown
in-
into
prefix-flación
swelling, blowing up
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