How to Say "skyrocket" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “skyrocket” is “dispare” — B2 level.
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VerbB2formal
prices or costs
Examples
El banco teme que la inflación dispare los precios de la vivienda.
The bank fears that inflation will skyrocket housing prices.
Ojalá que el costo de la gasolina no dispare de nuevo.
Hopefully, the cost of gas doesn't surge again.
Figurative Meaning
This is a figurative extension of 'shooting' something up very fast. It is typically used with economic subjects like 'precios' (prices) or 'costos' (costs).
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