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    Consumo (en. Consumption)

    /konˈsumo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of consuming something.
    Energy consumption has increased this year.
    El consumo de energía ha aumentado este año.
    The amount of a good that is used or spent.
    Water consumption in the city is excessive.
    El consumo de agua en la ciudad es excesivo.
    Sector of the economy related to goods and services.
    Internal consumption is vital for economic growth.
    El consumo interno es vital para el crecimiento económico.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'consumptio', which means 'the action of consuming'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    excessive consumption
    It refers to an excessive use of resources.
    consumo excesivo
    responsible consumption
    Conscious and sustainable use of resources.
    consumo responsable
    purchasing power
    The capacity of consumers to influence the market.
    poder de consumo

    Related Words

    consumer
    A person who acquires goods and services.
    consumidor
    consumable
    A good that can be consumed.
    consumible
    sustainable consumption
    Use of resources that does not compromise future needs.
    consumo sostenible

    Slang Meanings

    In drug consumption dialectics.
    They have a high consumption, which affects them a lot.
    Tienen un alto consumo, lo que les afecta mucho.
    Excessive use of a resource or product.
    At the party, there was a brutal consumption of drinks.
    En la fiesta hubo un consumo brutal de bebidas.