fluctuations

S2 W2

BrE /ˈflʌktʃən/ AmE /ˈflʌkʧər/

noun en → es

1 VARIATION [uncountable] B2

a change in amount, level, or position that happens regularly and often

variación, fluctuación

  • fluctuations in something

Collocations fluctuation in prices · fluctuation in demand

  • There have been fluctuations in the price of oil.

    Ha habido fluctuaciones en el precio del petróleo.

2 CHANGE [uncountable] B1

a change that happens regularly and often, especially one that is not planned or controlled

cambio, variación

  • fluctuations in something

Collocations fluctuation in mood · fluctuation in performance

  • Her moods have a lot of fluctuations.

    Sus estados de ánimo tienen muchas variaciones.

3 VARY [intransitive] B2

to change regularly and often, especially in an unplanned or uncontrolled way

variar, fluctuar

  • something fluctuates

Collocations prices fluctuate · performance fluctuates

  • The exchange rate fluctuated wildly.

    La tasa de cambio fluctuó bruscamente.

4 VARY [transitive] C1

to change regularly and often, especially in an unplanned or uncontrolled way (referring to a specific thing)

variar, fluctuar

  • something fluctuates

Collocations prices fluctuate wildly · performance fluctuates unpredictably

  • The stock price has been fluctuating.

    El precio de las acciones ha estado fluctuando.