No. 300 in Portuguese
inflação
Inflation: the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power.
In a sentence
A inflação no país aumentou significativamente este ano.
The inflation in the country increased significantly this year.
Here, 'inflação' refers to the general rise in prices of goods and services over a period of time, correlating to an economic concept.
Durante os anos 80, o Brasil enfrentou níveis altos de inflação.
During the 1980s, Brazil faced high levels of inflation.
In this sentence, 'inflação' is used to describe a historical economic condition, providing contextual information about a specific period.
Para combater a inflação, o governo implementou novas políticas.
To combat inflation, the government implemented new policies.
Here, 'inflação' represents a challenge that the government is addressing through strategic actions, emphasizing its economic impact.
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