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deflation
[/dɪˈfleɪʃən/]
noun
feminine
pl: deflações
deflação
1.
A sustained decrease in the general price level of goods and services in an economy
The country experienced deflation during the economic crisis, with prices falling across all sectors.
O país experimentou deflação durante a crise econômica, com preços caindo em todos os setores.
2.
The act of reducing the amount of air or gas in something
The deflation of the balloon happened slowly over several days.
A deflação do balão aconteceu lentamente ao longo de vários dias.
3.
A reduction in the amount of money in circulation in an economy
Central banks sometimes struggle to prevent deflation by increasing money supply.
Os bancos centrais às vezes lutam para prevenir a deflação aumentando a oferta de moeda.
Synonyms
contraction
price decline
monetary contraction
Antonyms
inflation
appreciation
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
deflação
Standard term used in economic contexts
Portugal
deflação
Standard term, identical usage as Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
deflation spiral - uma espiral de deflação (quando preços caem continuamente)
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