consumption charges
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nounpl: consumption charges
taxas de consumo
1. Fees or costs billed to a customer based on the amount of a product or service they have used or consumed
The consumption charges on my electricity bill increased this month due to higher usage during the summer.
As taxas de consumo na minha conta de eletricidade aumentaram este mês devido ao maior uso durante o verão.
2. In hospitality or dining contexts, additional fees charged for items consumed at an establishment beyond the base price
The resort includes consumption charges for minibar items and room service in your final invoice.
O resort inclui taxas de consumo para itens do minibar e serviço de quarto em sua fatura final.
3. Utility company charges calculated based on the quantity of water, gas, or electricity consumed during a billing period
Consumption charges vary depending on seasonal demand and your household usage patterns.
As taxas de consumo variam dependendo da demanda sazonal e dos padrões de uso da sua casa.
In Brazil, consumption charges are a standard component of utility billing (água, energia, gás) and are closely monitored by consumers. The term is also frequently used in the hospitality industry for resort and hotel additional charges. Understanding consumption charges is important for budgeting household expenses and recognizing opportunities for energy conservation. In Portugal, similar practices apply, with consumption charges being clearly itemized on utility bills.
Related Idioms & Phrases
meter the consumption
bill based on consumption
monitor consumption charges
reduce consumption charges
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