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consumo

masc.

noun

  1. 1. consumption, use

    use of goods or resources

    Common combinations

    • consumo de energía — energy consumption
    • consumo de agua — water consumption
    • consumo eléctrico — electricity consumption
    • El consumo de agua ha aumentado este año.Water consumption has increased this year.
    • Debemos reducir el consumo de energía.We must reduce energy consumption.
    • Este coche tiene un consumo muy bajo.This car has very low fuel consumption.

  2. 2. consumption, intake

    eating, drinking, or using a substance

    Common combinations

    • consumo de alcohol — alcohol consumption
    • consumo de tabaco — tobacco consumption
    • consumo de carne — meat consumption
    • El consumo de alcohol puede causar problemas de salud.Alcohol consumption can cause health problems.
    • El médico recomendó reducir el consumo de sal.The doctor recommended reducing salt intake.
    • El consumo de tabaco ha bajado entre los jóvenes.Tobacco consumption has decreased among young people.

  3. 3. consumer spending, consumption

    spending by consumers

    Common combinations

    • consumo privado — private consumption
    • consumo interno — domestic consumption
    • bienes de consumo — consumer goods
    • El consumo privado ha crecido este año.Private consumption has grown this year.
    • La crisis redujo el consumo interno.The crisis reduced domestic consumption.
    • El aumento de los precios afecta al consumo.The rise in prices affects consumer spending.

Same root

consumirconsumidorconsumista

Phrases with this word

consumo responsableconsumo de masas