🇬🇧🇪🇸 inflation - inflación : English Lesson

Meaning of "inflation" ("inflación"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Inflation is when the prices of things you buy, like candy, toys, and even groceries, start to go up over time. It means that with the same amount of money, you can buy less stuff than you could before. It's like if your favorite lollipop used to cost one coin, but then there's inflation, and now it costs two coins!

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The artist noticed the inflation of paint prices and started using crayons.

I opened a lemonade stand… but inflation made me charge $10 per cup.

Inflation is when the ice cream truck raises prices… and I cry louder than the jingle.

The cat noticed the inflation when its favorite fish treats doubled in price.

Due to extreme lollipop inflation, a single lollipop now cost a whole piggy bank full of pennies.

At the market, Anna watches bread price tags change. She says, "Inflation!" when bread moves up. A seller shrugs: "Inflation." Her small bag feels light; inflation makes coins look thin. Her son points at empty cart. "Inflation," he says, eyes wide. Anna closes her wallet, breathes out, and walks home with fewer loaves, and says, "Inflation."

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

Expanding your English vocabulary is one of the best ways to improve your pronunciation, spelling, and confidence in English. Watch the video above to memorize the word, understand its meaning, and see example sentences in action. Discover related words to grow your vocabulary naturally. Add words to your playlist for stress-free, effective learning—anytime, anywhere! Watch, learn, repeat.