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How to Say "intake" in Spanish

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consumo

/kon-SOO-mo//konˈsumo/

nounA2general
Use 'consumo' when referring to the amount of food, drinks, or resources that are taken in or used.
A partially eaten red apple on a wooden table.

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.

toma

/TOH-mah//ˈto.ma/

nounB1technical
Use 'toma' for the point or mechanism where air, water, or other substances enter a system, like a vehicle engine.
A close-up view of a standard white electrical wall socket (outlet) mounted on a wall.

Examples

La toma de aire del motor está sucia.

The engine's air intake is dirty.

¿Hay una toma de corriente cerca para mi portátil?

Is there an electrical outlet nearby for my laptop?

El director dijo: '¡Silencio, vamos a la toma tres!'

The director said: 'Quiet, we're going to take three!'

Feminine Noun

Remember that 'toma' as a noun is always feminine, so you'll use 'la toma' or 'una toma'.

admisión

nounB1technical
Use 'admisión' in a technical or mechanical context, specifically for the entry of fuel and air into an engine.

Examples

La admisión de combustible es crucial para el funcionamiento del motor.

The fuel intake is crucial for the engine's operation.

aspiración

nounB2technical
Use 'aspiración' when talking about the process of drawing in air or gases, often related to engines or ventilation systems, or the act of inhaling.

Examples

La aspiración de aire fresco mejora la calidad del ambiente interior.

The intake of fresh air improves indoor air quality.

Technical vs. General Intake

Learners often confuse 'toma' and 'admisión' with more general terms like 'consumo'. Remember that 'toma' and 'admisión' refer to specific entry points or processes in machinery, while 'consumo' is about using or consuming something.

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