Spanish Conversation · Level 27
90 words
Spanish word
consumo
Pronunciation
IPA/konˈsumo/
Meaning
- masculine nounconsumption
Example
El consumo de electricidad aumentó este mes.
The consumption of electricity increased this month.
More examples
Es importante fomentar el consumo responsable en la comunidad.
It is important to promote responsible consumption in the community.
Core concept
Goods, services, or energy being used up.
Common phrases
consumo responsable
responsible consumption
consumo de alcohol
alcohol consumption
Similar words
uso: Practice of using a tool, device, or object to do something.
gasto: Money spent on purchases or services; the expenditure amount.
consumición: A paid meal or drink ordered and consumed at a restaurant or bar.
Definition in Spanish
Uso o gasto de productos, servicios o energía; también se refiere a la cantidad consumida.
Word origin
From Latin consumere (con- + sumere) 'take up, use completely,' which yields Spanish consumo for the act or amount of using or expending goods, services, or energy.
Usage tips
- Often collocates with electricidad, energía, alimentos, and servicios, and in food or medicine contexts consumo is commonly understood as 'intake' rather than financial spending.
Other meanings
- intakenoun
Opposites
- ahorrosavingsnoun
- producciónproductionnoun
Related words
- consumidorconsumernoun
- consumibleconsumableadjective
- consumismoconsumerismnoun