Consumí (en. I consumed)

/konsu'mi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Use or expenditure of goods or resources.
I spent all the money on food.
Consumí todo el dinero en comida.
To finish something through use.
I finished the book in one night.
Consumí el libro en una noche.
To wear out or deteriorate from use or time.
The shoes wore out quickly.
Los zapatos se consumieron rápidamente.

Etymology

From Latin 'consumere', meaning 'to use up completely'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

consume information
To use or process information.
consumir información
consume resources
To spend resources intensively.
consumir recursos
consume oneself with anxiety
To feel overwhelmed by anxiety.
consumirse de ansiedad

Related Words

consumer
Person who buys and uses goods and services.
consumidor
consumption
Act of spending goods or services.
consumo
consumable
Element that can be used and consumed.
consumible

Slang Meanings

To spend money recklessly.
Last weekend, I spent time in a club.
El finde pasado consumí en un antro.
To finish something quickly.
Yesterday, I binge-watched the series.
Ayer consumí la serie en un maratón.