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    Consumía (en. Consumed)

    /konsuˈmia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To use, spend, or deplete a resource or food.
    I consumed a lot of time on my studies.
    Yo consumía mucho tiempo en mis estudios.
    To absorb and use a substance.
    During training, he consumed many calories.
    Durante el entrenamiento, él consumía muchas calorías.
    To destroy or extinguish something through use or fire.
    The fire quickly consumed the house.
    El fuego consumía la casa rápidamente.

    Etymology

    From Latin consumere, meaning 'to use completely.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    It consumed time
    It refers to wasting time on unproductive activities.
    Consumía el tiempo
    It consumed resources
    It refers to the excessive use of means or materials.
    Consumía recursos
    It consumed his life
    It expresses total dedication to something, sometimes to personal detriment.
    Consumía su vida

    Related Words

    consume
    Verb that indicates the act of using something.
    consumir
    consumption
    Use of goods and services.
    consumo
    consumer
    Person who uses goods and services.
    consumidor

    Slang Meanings

    Excessive consumption
    That party was a resource consumer.
    Esa fiesta fue un consumía de recursos.
    Spend quickly
    You are consuming your money without thinking.
    Estás consumiendo tu dinero sin pensar.
    Deplete quickly
    The race consumed his energy.
    La carrera consumía su energía.