Spanish Conversation · Level 69
60 words
Spanish word
consumidor
Pronunciation
IPA/konsumiˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounconsumer
Example
Los consumidores comparan precios antes de decidir.
Consumers compare prices before deciding.
More examples
El consumidor responsable recicla más.
The responsible consumer recycles more.
Core concept
Person who buys and uses goods or services for personal use.
Common phrases
consumidor responsable
responsible consumer
poder del consumidor
consumer power
precio para el consumidor
consumer price
Similar words
cliente: Pays a shop or company for goods or services, acting as a customer in transactions.
usuario: Uses an app, website, device, or system to access a service.
comprador: Buys an item in a specific transaction, focusing on the act of purchase.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que compra o utiliza bienes o servicios para su consumo personal.
Word origin
From Latin consumere 'to use up' plus the Spanish agent suffix -dor, forming a noun for someone who consumes or purchases goods for personal use.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech comprador and cliente can replace consumidor depending on nuance, while consumidor is the preferred term in consumer-rights, regulatory, and market discussions.