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del orden de dos dígitos

English translation: in double figures


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Spanish term or phrase:del orden de dos dígitos
English translation:in double figures
Entered by: liz askew
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18:55 Jun 1, 2009
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Spanish term or phrase: del orden de dos dígitos
Por otra parte, el crecimiento generalizado en el nivel de precios – inflación -, en la economía mexicana, era a finales de la década de los años 90 **del orden de dos dígitos** y experimentaba una rápida desaceleración.

I am not quite sure what this means or how to phrase it. Many thanks for your valuable suggestions!
Lydia De Jorge
United States
Local time: 14:54
in double figures
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Today's surprise inflation figures have strengthened Darling's ...
My employer's rate of inflation has been in double figures for at least six months because it imports so much from Germany and the States. ...
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Surprise rise in inflation defies City predictions | Business ...
24 Mar 2009 ... The inflation figures suggest supermarkets have pushed through the ... currently at 6.5% – could be in double figures by the end of the year. ... In order to see comments, please turn JavaScript on in your browser. ...
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liz askew
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:54
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Thanks Liz!
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4 +9double digit (inflation)
Michael Powers (PhD)
4 +1two-digit
Patricia Wild
4double digit inflation
Edward Tully
3 +1in double figuresliz askew
4by two digitsmargaret caulfield
4at a double digit ratexxxtoniawind


  

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by two digits


Explanation:
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margaret caulfield
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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
two-digit


Explanation:
two-digit inflation rate

Patricia Wild
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agree  AySTraducciones
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
in double figures


Explanation:
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Today's surprise inflation figures have strengthened Darling's ...
It is likely over the next year CPI inflation will move below target, although the ... con trick in order to inflate the irresponsible government debt away. ... My employer's rate of inflation has been in double figures for at least six ...
www.spectator.co.uk/.../todays-surprise-inflation-figures-h... - 64k - Cached - Similar pages
#
Today's surprise inflation figures have strengthened Darling's ...
My employer's rate of inflation has been in double figures for at least six months because it imports so much from Germany and the States. ...
www.spectator.co.uk/.../todays-surprise-inflation-figures-h... - 54k - Cached - Similar pages
#
Surprise rise in inflation defies City predictions | Business ...
24 Mar 2009 ... The inflation figures suggest supermarkets have pushed through the ... currently at 6.5% – could be in double figures by the end of the year. ... In order to see comments, please turn JavaScript on in your browser. ...
www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/mar/24/rpi-inflation-zero - 135k - Cached - Similar pages

liz askew
United Kingdom
Local time: 19:54
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PRO pts in category: 171
Grading comment
Thanks Liz!

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agree  argosys: I'd prefer this way of phrasing it.
11 hrs
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at a double digit rate


Explanation:
Lydia,

Hi. I believe that this is the correct term here. http://www.moneyglossary.com/?w=Double-Digit Inflation Definition: Inflation rate 10% or higher.

All the best,
Tonia

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +9
double digit (inflation)


Explanation:
inflation of at least 10% or more

Mike :)

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I should have written it with a hyphen (double-digit)

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Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 14:54
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agree  brooksa: you're quicker on the button than I am. a double digit increase, I agree, absolutely
1 min
  -> Thank you, brooksa - Mike :)

agree  Patricia Rosas: you beat me to it, Michael! (was is in the double digits)
1 min
  -> Thank you, Patricia - Mike :)

agree  Edward Tully: way too quick Michael! ;-)
2 mins
  -> Thank you, Edward - Mike :)

agree  Richard McDorman: ¡Qué rápido! (Y correcto).
13 mins
  -> Thank you, Richard - Mike :)

agree  Patricia Fierro, M. Sc.
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  -> Thank you, Patricia - Mike :)

agree  AlexMiranda
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  -> Thank you, Alex - Mike :)

agree  Melissa Mann: yep, with hyphen
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  -> Exactly, as I pointed out at the 6 minute mark (it should be written with a hyphen) - Mike :)

agree  Amani Harrison
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  -> Thank you, Amani - Mike :)

agree  SRodrig185
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  -> Thank you, SRodrig185 - Mike :)
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double digit inflation


Explanation:
"del orden de" may be redundant as "double digit" (10-99%) is quite vague already!
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Jun 6, 2009 - Changes made by liz askew:
Edited KOG entryLydia De Jorge's old entry - "del orden de dos dígitos" => "in double figures"


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