TopicExchange rates & FX
inflação · /ĩ.flaˈsɐ̃w/
inflação
inflação/ĩ.flaˈsɐ̃w/noun
general rise in prices that reduces money's purchasing power
alta geral de preços que reduz o poder de compra
Central banks often raise rates when inflation stays high.
Bancos centrais costumam subir juros quando a inflação segue alta.
Examples
High inflation made groceries more expensive each month.
Wage talks stalled because workers feared rising inflation.
Policymakers aim for low and stable inflation over time.
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