Consumir
Example: Cal consumir menys sucre per mantenir una dieta saludable.
Definition
"Consumir" means to use up or eat something, often referring to the intake of food, resources, or energy. For example, in the phrase 'Cal consumir menys sucre per mantenir una dieta saludable,' it means to consume less sugar to maintain a healthy diet.
Etymology
The word "consumir" comes from the Latin 'consumere,' which means 'to take up, use entirely, or spend.' It combines 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'sumere' meaning 'to take.' Did you know? The root is also related to the English word 'consume,' sharing the same origins.
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"Consumir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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