volatility

BrE /vɒləˈtɪlɪtiː/ AmE /vɑːləˈtɪlɪti/

noun en → es

1 UNCERTAINTY [uncountable] B2

the quality of changing suddenly and unexpectedly, especially in a way that is difficult to control or predict

volatilidad, incertidumbre

  • a high/low level of volatility

Collocations market volatility · price volatility

  • The company's share price is subject to high levels of volatility.

    El precio de las acciones de la empresa está sujeto a altos niveles de volatilidad.

2 INSTABILITY [uncountable] C1

the quality of being unstable or unpredictable, especially in behaviour or emotions

inestabilidad emocional, caprichosidad

  • a person's volatility

Collocations volatile personality · volatile mood swings

  • His volatile temper made it difficult to work with him.

    Su temperamento volátil dificultaba trabajar con él.