consume

US /kənˈsuːm/
UK /kənˈsuːm/
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1.

consumir, comer, beber

to eat or drink something

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Humans consume a variety of foods.
Os humanos consomem uma variedade de alimentos.
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He consumed a large amount of alcohol.
Ele consumiu uma grande quantidade de álcool.
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2.

consumir, gastar

to use up a resource

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The old car consumes a lot of fuel.
O carro antigo consome muito combustível.
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The new software consumes a lot of memory.
O novo software consome muita memória.
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3.

consumir, destruir, absorver

to completely destroy or absorb something

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The fire quickly consumed the old building.
O fogo rapidamente consumiu o prédio antigo.
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His guilt consumed him.
Sua culpa o consumiu.
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