O consumo de combustível
Example: O consumo de combustível do carro melhorou após a manutenção.
Definition
"O consumo de combustível" refers to the amount of fuel a vehicle or machine uses to operate, typically measured over a certain distance or time. It indicates how efficiently energy is used, with lower consumption meaning better fuel efficiency.
Etymology
The phrase "o consumo de combustível" comes from Portuguese, where "consumo" means consumption or use, and "combustível" means fuel. "Consumo" traces back to Latin 'consumere,' meaning to use up, while "combustível" is derived from Latin 'combustibilis,' meaning capable of burning. Together, they describe the use of fuel energy.
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