consumption
BrE /kənˈsʌm.pʃən/ AmE /kənˈsʌm.pʃən/
noun en → es
the act of eating or drinking something
consumo, ingesta
- daily consumption
Collocations food consumption · water consumption
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The country's food consumption has increased.
La ingesta de alimentos en el país ha aumentado.
the amount of something that is used or spent, especially over a period of time
consumo, gasto
- energy consumption
Collocations electricity consumption · fuel consumption
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The company's energy consumption is very high.
El consumo de energía de la empresa es muy alto.
the act of taking medicine or drugs
consumo, ingesta (de medicamentos)
- drug consumption
Collocations illegal drug consumption · prescribed medication consumption
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The city has a high rate of illegal drug consumption.
La ciudad tiene una alta tasa de consumo ilegal de drogas.
the act of buying and using works of art, especially paintings or sculptures
consumo (de arte), adquisición y disfrute de obras de arte
- art consumption
Collocations contemporary art consumption · traditional art consumption
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The museum's art consumption has increased.
El consumo de arte en el museo ha aumentado.
the amount of goods and services that are bought by people in a country or area, especially over a period of time
consumo (de bienes y servicios), gasto de consumo
- consumer spending
Collocations household consumption · national consumption
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The government is trying to increase consumer spending.
El gobierno está tratando de aumentar el gasto de consumo.
the act of breathing in and out, especially when you are ill or tired
respiración, toma de aire
- breathing
Collocations heavy breathing · labored breathing
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She was lying on the bed, gasping for breath.
Ella estaba tumbada en la cama, jadeando por aire.
the act of buying or using something that is illegal
consumo (ilegal), uso ilegal
- illegal consumption
Collocations illegal drug consumption · cigarette consumption
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The police are cracking down on illegal cigarette consumption.
La policía está reprimiendo el consumo ilegal de cigarrillos.
the act of using something up completely, so that it is destroyed or no longer exists
consumo (total), agotamiento
- complete destruction
Collocations natural resource consumption · environmental consumption
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The rapid consumption of natural resources is a serious problem.
La rápida destrucción de los recursos naturales es un problema serio.