No. 516 in Romanian
consum
"Consum" in Romanian means "consumption" in English.
In a sentence
Consumul de energie a scăzut în ultima lună.
The consumption of energy has decreased in the last month.
In this sentence, 'consumul' means 'the consumption,' referring to the use or expenditure of energy resources.
Mă îngrijorează consumul excesiv de zaharuri în rândul copiilor.
I am worried about the excessive consumption of sugars among children.
Here, 'consumul' is employed to discuss the act of consuming or ingesting a particular substance, emphasizing quantity.
Consumul cultural a crescut odată cu accesul online la artă.
Cultural consumption has increased with online access to art.
In this instance, 'consumul' is used metaphorically to represent the engagement or experiencing of cultural content.
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