subir los intereses
raise interest
The Spanish phrase 'subir los intereses' translates to 'raise interest' in English. It is commonly used in the financial context when the rate of interest on a loan or other form of credit is increased. In banking, it might refer to the central bank raising the interest rates. However, it can also refer to attracting more attention or curiosity about something in a literal sense, though this use is less common.
Example sentences using: subir los intereses
El gobierno decidió subir los intereses para frenar la economía en expansión.
The government decided to raise interest rates to slow down the expanding economy.
This sentence implies a situation where a government is using increased interest rates as a strategy to slow down economic growth, possibly to avoid overheating the economy or to manage inflation, which is often a consequence of a rapidly growing economy.
Si el banco decide subir los intereses, tendré que reconsiderar mi préstamo.
If the bank decides to raise the interest rates, I will have to reconsider my loan.
In this context, the speaker is expressing a concern about an increase in interest rates from his/her bank. If this happens, he/she might find the loan less affordable or financially viable, so reconsideration is a possibility.
Subir los intereses puede ser una estrategia efectiva para controlar la inflación.
Raising interest rates can be an effective strategy to control inflation.
This sentence is explicitly stating a commonly-used economic strategy. By raising interest rates, money becomes more expensive to borrow. This naturally reduces spending, slowing the economy and, therefore, helping to control inflation.