inflation

• Sustantivo que designa el aumento general y sostenido de los precios de bienes y servicios, que conlleva una pérdida del poder adquisitivo del dinero a lo largo del tiempo, a menudo medido mediante un índice.

A noun referring to the general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money over time, often measured by an index.

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1. Economic inflationB2formalbusiness

   A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money over time.

   Inflación económica

   • The central bank is trying to control inflation by raising interest rates.
   • High inflation reduces the value of savings.
   • Inflation has been rising steadily over the past year.

   Antónimosdeflationdisinflation

2. Inflation of somethingB1formaltechnical

   The act of filling something with air or gas to make it expand.

   Inflado

   • The inflation of the balloon took only a few seconds.
   • Proper tire inflation is important for safety.
   • The pump is used for the inflation of air mattresses.

   Sinónimosdistensionexpansionswelling

   Antónimoscollapsecompressioncontractiondeflation