Consumption

/kənˈsʌmpʃən/

Spanish Translation

consumo

Part of Speech

  • noun

Word Forms

  • consume
  • consumer
  • consumptive

Etymology

From Latin 'consumptio', from 'consumere' meaning 'to use up, waste'.

Del latín 'consumptio', derivado de 'consumere' que significa 'usar, gastar'.

Meanings

noun

The act of using resources, especially food or fuel.

El acto de utilizar recursos, especialmente alimentos o combustible.

The country's consumption of oil has increased significantly.

El consumo de petróleo del país ha aumentado significativamente.

noun

The purchase and use of goods and services by consumers.

La compra y el uso de bienes y servicios por parte de los consumidores.

Increased consumer consumption is vital for economic growth.

El aumento del consumo es vital para el crecimiento económico.

noun

(Archaic) Tuberculosis.

(Arcaico) Tuberculosis.

In the 19th century, many people died of consumption.

En el siglo XIX, muchas personas murieron de consunción (tuberculosis).

Example Sentences

The consumption of energy is a major environmental concern.

El consumo de energía es una preocupación ambiental importante.

We need to reduce our consumption of plastic.

Necesitamos reducir nuestro consumo de plástico.

Consumption patterns have changed drastically over the last decade.

Los patrones de consumo han cambiado drásticamente en la última década.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • level of consumption
    nivel de consumo
  • consumption habits
    hábitos de consumo
  • reduce consumption
    reducir el consumo

Idioms

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Proverbs

  • Waste not, want not.
    Quien guarda, halla.
  • A penny saved is a penny earned.
    Un ahorro de hoy es un alivio para mañana.
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Usage Notes

Often used in the context of economics and environmental issues. Can also refer to the medical condition of tuberculosis, though this is archaic.

A menudo se usa en el contexto de la economía y los problemas ambientales. También puede referirse a la condición médica de la tuberculosis, aunque esto es arcaico.

Notes for Learners

  • Pay attention to the context to understand the specific meaning of 'consumption'.

    Presta atención al contexto para comprender el significado específico de 'consumo'.

  • Distinguish between 'consumption' and 'consumerism'.

    Distingue entre 'consumo' y 'consumismo'.

  • The archaic meaning related to tuberculosis is rarely used today.

    El significado arcaico relacionado con la tuberculosis rara vez se usa hoy en día.

Collocations

  • energy consumption
    consumo de energía
  • consumer consumption
    consumo del consumidor
  • high consumption
    alto consumo

Common Mistakes

  • Confusing 'consumption' with 'consumerism'.

    Confundir 'consumo' con 'consumismo'.

  • Using the archaic meaning of 'consumption' inappropriately.

    Usar el significado arcaico de 'consumo' inapropiadamente.

  • Mistranslating 'consumption' literally without considering the context.

    Traducir 'consumo' literalmente sin considerar el contexto.

Learning Tips

  • Use 'consumption' to describe the use of resources, not just food.

    Usa 'consumo' para describir el uso de recursos, no solo comida.

  • Be aware of the different contexts in which 'consumption' can be used (economics, environment, archaic medicine).

    Sé consciente de los diferentes contextos en los que se puede usar 'consumo' (economía, medio ambiente, medicina arcaica).

  • Consider the antonyms when discussing ways to reduce consumption.

    Considera los antónimos al discutir formas de reducir el consumo.