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consumption charge

[/kənˈsʌmpʃən tʃɑːrdʒ/]
nounpl: consumption charges
taxa de consumo
1. A fee or cost charged based on the amount of a resource or service consumed, typically utilities like electricity, water, or gas
The consumption charge on your electric bill reflects how much power you used this month.
A taxa de consumo na sua conta de eletricidade reflete quanto de energia você usou este mês.
2. In restaurants or venues, an additional charge per person for consuming food or beverages
The restaurant added a consumption charge of 15% to the total bill.
O restaurante adicionou uma taxa de consumo de 15% ao total da conta.
Synonyms
usage chargeconsumption feeservice chargeutility charge
Antonyms
flat ratefixed charge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
taxa de consumo
Standard term used for utility and service consumption fees
São Paulo
tarifa de consumo
Common alternative in commercial and business contexts
Portugal
taxa de consumo
Standard usage for utilities and service charges
General Brazilian
couvert
Used specifically in restaurants for per-person consumption charges

Related Idioms & Phrases

meter the consumption
pay per use
variable rate charge
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