Meaning
drink, order
- drink or food item ordered at a bar, cafe, or club
- act of consuming or using up (formal)
In a sentence
Il biglietto include l'ingresso e una consumazione al bar.
The ticket includes entry and one drink at the bar.
Abbiamo pagato le consumazioni prima di lasciare il tavolo.
We paid for our orders before leaving the table.
È prevista una consumazione minima per sedersi fuori?
Is there a minimum spend to sit outside?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| consumazione | feminine · singular |
| consumazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- At Italian clubs or cafes, 'consumazione obbligatoria' means you must buy a drink.
- Unlike English 'consumption', usually refers to the actual beverage or snack ordered.