inflation-adjusted

[ɪn'fleɪʃən ə'dʒʌstɪd]
adjective
corrigido pela inflação
1. Adjusted or modified to account for the effects of inflation; expressed in constant dollars or purchasing power
The inflation-adjusted salary shows that workers' real wages have remained stagnant for decades.
O salário corrigido pela inflação mostra que os salários reais dos trabalhadores permaneceram estagnados por décadas.
2. Calculated by removing the impact of inflation to show true value in comparable terms across different time periods
In inflation-adjusted terms, the cost of housing has increased significantly since 2000.
Em termos corrigidos pela inflação, o custo da habitação aumentou significativamente desde 2000.
This term is essential in financial, economic, and policy discussions in both the US and Brazil. In the USA, inflation-adjusted figures are commonly referenced in news media and economic reports. In Brazil, with historically high inflation rates, this term is particularly important for understanding real wages, salary negotiations, and economic data. Both countries use this concept extensively in government statistics, central bank reports, and academic economic analyses.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inflation-correctedrealconstant-dollardeflated
Antonyms / Antônimos
nominalunadjustedcurrent-dollar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
corrigido pela inflação
Most common and widely understood translation in Brazil
General Brazilian
ajustado pela inflação
Alternative form, equally acceptable in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
corrigido pela inflação
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard usage
Portugal
em termos reais
Shorter alternative used in economic contexts

Related Words

inflationdeflationpurchasing powernominal valuereal valueCPIconsumer price index

Related Idioms & Phrases

in real terms
in constant dollars
in today's dollars
adjusted for inflation
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