How to Say "consumption" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “consumption” is “consumo” — use 'consumo' when referring to the general act or amount of using goods, resources, or energy..
consumo
/kon-SOO-mo//konˈsumo/
Examples
Debemos reducir el consumo de plástico.
We must reduce plastic consumption.
Este coche tiene un consumo muy bajo.
This car has very low fuel consumption (it's fuel-efficient).
El consumo de energía sube en invierno.
Energy use goes up in winter.
Using 'el' with consumo
This is a masculine word. Always use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) before it.
Not just for eating
Mistake: “Using it only for food.”
Correction: Use it for anything that gets 'used up,' like electricity, gas, or money.
tuberculosis
/too-behr-koo-loh-sees//tuβeɾkuˈlosis/
Examples
Mi bisabuelo se recuperó de la tuberculosis en un sanatorio.
My great-grandfather recovered from tuberculosis in a sanatorium.
Es obligatorio vacunarse contra la tuberculosis en algunos países.
It is mandatory to be vaccinated against tuberculosis in some countries.
La tuberculosis pulmonar es la forma más común de esta enfermedad.
Pulmonary tuberculosis is the most common form of this disease.
It's a 'Female' Word
Even though it ends in 's', this word is feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with it (la tuberculosis).
The Plural stays the same
To talk about more than one case, just change the 'la' to 'las'. The word 'tuberculosis' doesn't change its spelling.
Gender confusion
Mistake: “el tuberculosis”
Correction: la tuberculosis (words ending in -sis are almost always feminine).
Spelling error
Mistake: “tubercolosis”
Correction: tuberculosis (use 'u' instead of 'o' in the middle).
Confusing General Use vs. Disease
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