inflation

• Substantivo que designa o aumento geral e contínuo dos preços, resultando na perda do poder de compra da moeda ao longo do tempo, frequentemente medida por um 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.

   Inflação

   • 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.

   Antônimosdeflationdisinflation

2. Inflation of somethingB1formaltechnical

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

   Inflação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdistensionexpansionswelling

   Antônimoscollapsecompressioncontractiondeflation