el
masculine
/konˈsumo/
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Translation
consumption
Word origin
From Latin consumere ('to use up'), from con- (an intensive prefix) plus sumere ('to take'). The same root gives English 'consume' and 'assume'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- consumere
- English cognates
- consume, assume
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralconsumos
Examples
.
Water consumption has increased this summer.
reducir .
We must reduce energy consumption at home.
perjudicial .
Tobacco consumption is harmful to health.
gasolina.
This car has very low petrol consumption.
.
Responsible consumption helps to protect the planet.
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