personal consumption
[/ˈpɜːrsənəl kənˈsʌmpʃən/]
nounpl: personal consumptions
consumo pessoal
1. The use of goods and services by individuals for their own satisfaction and well-being, rather than for commercial resale or business purposes
Personal consumption accounts for the majority of household spending.
O consumo pessoal representa a maior parte dos gastos domésticos.
2. In economics, the total spending by households on consumer goods and services
The government tracks personal consumption expenditures to measure economic health.
O governo rastreia as despesas de consumo pessoal para medir a saúde econômica.
3. The private use of a product or substance by an individual, especially in legal contexts regarding controlled substances
The arrest was reduced to personal consumption charges rather than distribution.
A acusação foi reduzida para posse para consumo pessoal em vez de distribuição.
In Brazil, 'consumo pessoal' is commonly used in economic discussions and legal contexts, particularly regarding drug laws where 'posse para consumo pessoal' is an important legal distinction. In the USA, this term is frequently used in economic reports and consumer behavior analysis. The phrase carries different weight depending on context—economic analysis versus legal implications regarding controlled substances.
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