English–Spanish
“consume” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/konsuˈmiɾ/
Example
En verano, las familias consumen mucha electricidad.
During the summer, families consume a lot of electricity.
How to say “consume” in Spanish
“Consume” in Spanish is consumir.
Nearly empty fuel tank.
Example sentences with consumir
Hay que evitar consumir bebidas azucaradas en exceso.
You should avoid consuming sugary drinks in excess.
Tips for using consumir
- For spending money Spanish speakers usually use gastar, and for everyday eating prefer comer, while consumir commonly describes fuel, energy, alcohol, or formal reference to intake.