Significado
consumption, use, expenditure, wear
En una frase
Il consumo di acqua in casa è alto.
Water consumption at home is high.
Quanto consumo di benzina ha questa macchina?
How much gas does this car use?
Queste scarpe mostrano segni di consumo.
These shoes show signs of wear.
Formas de la palabra (2)
| Palabra | Formas de la palabra |
|---|---|
| consumo | masculine · singular |
| consumi | masculine · plural |
Notas de uso
- Use consumo for general consumption or usage; use consumazione mainly for food/drink ordered and consumed in a bar or café.
- In economics and utilities, consumo is very common: consumo di energia, beni di consumo, consumi delle famiglie.
- For physical wear on objects, usura is often more specific than consumo, especially for damage from friction or long use.