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to inflate
01
inflar, hinchar
to make something full by air or gas
Transitive: to inflate an expandable object
información gramatical
composición morfológica
derivado
verbo de acción
regular
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3.ª persona singular
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participio presente
inflating
pretérito simple
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participio pasado
inflated
Ejemplos
He inflated the balloon by blowing air into it until it reached its maximum size.
Infló el globo soplando aire en él hasta que alcanzó su tamaño máximo.
02
inflar, exagerar
to increase something significantly or excessively
Transitive: to inflate a price
Ejemplos
He inflated his estimate of the project's cost, hoping to secure more funding than necessary.
Infló su estimación del costo del proyecto, esperando asegurar más fondos de los necesarios.
03
inflar, hinchar
to expand or become swollen with air or gas
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The balloon inflated gradually as air was pumped into it, growing larger with each passing moment.
El globo se infló gradualmente a medida que se bombeaba aire en él, creciendo más con cada momento que pasaba.
04
inflar, exagerar
to make something seem more impressive or important than it actually is
Transitive: to inflate a fact
Ejemplos
The politician tried to inflate his accomplishments during the campaign speech.
El político intentó inflar sus logros durante el discurso de campaña.
05
inflar, aumentar
to increase the supply of currency or credit in an economy, leading to a rise in prices of goods and services
Transitive: to inflate the economy or a currency
Ejemplos
The central bank decided to inflate the currency to stimulate economic growth.
El banco central decidió inflar la moneda para estimular el crecimiento económico.
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