central bank
US /ˈsen.trəl ˌbæŋk/
UK /ˈsen.trəl ˌbæŋk/
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banco central
a national bank that provides financial and banking services for its country's government and commercial banking system, as well as implementing monetary policy and issuing currency
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The central bank raised interest rates to combat inflation.
El banco central subió las tasas de interés para combatir la inflación.
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The government relies on the central bank for economic stability.
El gobierno depende del banco central para la estabilidad económica.