A inflação
Example: A inflação alta dificulta o planejamento financeiro das famílias.
Definition
"A inflação" refers to the sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, reducing the purchasing power of money. High inflation makes financial planning difficult for families and businesses.
Etymology
The term "a inflação" comes from the Latin word 'inflare,' meaning 'to blow into' or 'inflate.' It was adopted into Portuguese to describe the economic phenomenon where prices 'inflate' or rise, somewhat like inflating a balloon. Did you know? Although related to the word 'inflation' in English, the term in economics was popularized only in the 20th century as economies modernized.
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