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    Consume (en. Consume)

    /kənˈzjuːm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To absorb or use resources, such as food or energy.
    Humans consume oxygen to live.
    Los humanos consumen oxígeno para vivir.
    To spend money on products or services.
    She spends a lot on clothing each month.
    Ella consume mucho en ropa cada mes.
    To devour or finish something in terms of time or effort.
    The project consumes a lot of time and resources.
    El proyecto consume mucho tiempo y recursos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'consumere', meaning 'to take completely'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    consume resources
    To use materials or energy in a way that they run out.
    consumir recursos
    consume time
    To dedicate time to an activity, often inefficiently.
    consumir tiempo
    consumes more than it produces
    Reflects excessive consumption compared to production.
    consume más de lo que produce

    Related Words

    consumption
    Act of consuming or spending resources.
    consumo
    consumer
    Person who acquires goods or services for personal use.
    consumidor
    consumable
    Product that is used up, such as food or disposable items.
    consumible

    Slang Meanings

    To be deeply involved in something, especially related to technology.
    That new series consumes me; I can’t stop watching it.
    Esa nueva serie me consume, no puedo dejar de mirarla.
    To spend a lot of money on something unnecessary.
    He is consuming himself with ridiculous things instead of saving.
    Se está consumiendo en cosas ridículas en vez de ahorrar.