Consumir
Example: Es importante consumir frutas y verduras todos los días.
Definition
"Consumir" means to eat, drink, use up, or purchase goods or services. It often refers to the act of taking in food or resources, as in the example 'It is important to consumir fruits and vegetables every day,' emphasizing regular intake for health.
Etymology
The word "consumir" comes from the Latin 'consumere,' which combines 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'sumere' meaning 'to take.' Did you know? This root also gave rise to the English word 'consume,' showing the shared linguistic heritage between Spanish and English.
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"Consumir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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