Consumidor (en. Consumer)

/konsumiˈðoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An individual who buys and uses products or services.
The consumer has the right to be informed about what they purchase.
El consumidor tiene derecho a estar informado sobre lo que compra.
A person who uses a service.
The energy consumer must learn to save.
El consumidor de energía debe aprender a ahorrar.

Etymology

From the Latin 'consumidor', which means 'the one who consumes'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

consumer rights
A set of regulations that protect consumers.
derechos del consumidor
responsible consumer
A person who makes informed and ethical purchases.
consumidor responsable
purchasing power of the consumer
The economic capacity that consumers have to acquire products.
poder de compra del consumidor

Related Words

consumption
Action of consuming goods or services.
consumo
buyer
A person who buys products in a store.
comprador
market
A space where buying and selling transactions take place.
mercado

Slang Meanings

Regular customer
That guy is a regular consumer of that store.
Ese tipo es un consumidor asiduo de esa tienda.
Compulsive buyer
She is a hardened consumer who cannot resist sales.
Ella es un consumidor empedernido que no puede resistirse a las ventas.