El consumo de energía
Example: El consumo de energía en casa aumentó este invierno.
Definition
"El consumo de energía" refers to the amount of energy used by appliances, devices, or activities within a specific setting, such as a home or business. It measures how much electrical, gas, or other forms of energy are consumed over a period of time.
Etymology
The phrase "el consumo de energía" comes from Spanish, where "consumo" means consumption or usage, and "energía" means energy. "Consumo" derives from the Latin word 'consumere,' meaning to use up or spend, while "energía" comes from the Greek 'energeia,' meaning activity or operation. Did you know? The connection to Greek highlights how energy relates to action and power.
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"El consumo de energía" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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