La inflación
Example: La inflación alta afectó gravemente la economía del país en los años ochenta.
Definition
"La inflación" refers to the sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, resulting in a decrease in the purchasing power of money. It significantly impacts economic stability and living costs.
Etymology
The term "la inflación" comes from the Latin word 'inflare,' meaning 'to blow into' or 'inflate.' It was adopted in economic contexts to describe the 'inflating' of prices. Did you know that the concept became especially prominent during periods of wartime and economic crisis?
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"La inflación" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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