nounmasculinepl: consumos
consumption
1. The act of consuming or using up goods, resources, or food
The consumption of electricity has increased this year.
O consumo de eletricidade aumentou este ano.
2. The amount of something consumed or used
The car's fuel consumption is very low.
O consumo de combustível do carro é muito baixo.
3. The purchase and use of goods and services by consumers
Consumer consumption drives the economy.
O consumo dos consumidores impulsiona a economia.
4. In medical context, tuberculosis or wasting disease (archaic)
He suffered from consumption in his final years.
Ele sofria de consumo nos seus últimos anos.
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