O consumo de energia
Example: O consumo de energia aumentou durante o inverno frio.
Definition
"O consumo de energia" refers to the amount of energy used by individuals, devices, or systems over a specific period. It measures how much power is utilized, often influencing costs and environmental impact, such as in the phrase: 'O consumo de energia aumentou durante o inverno frio.'
Etymology
The phrase "o consumo de energia" comes from Portuguese, where "consumo" means consumption, derived from Latin 'consumere,' meaning to use up, and "energia" comes from Greek 'energeia,' meaning activity or operation. Together, they describe the act of using energy.
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