B2 noun Neutro

consumer

/kənˈsjuːmər/

A consumer is a person who purchases goods and services for personal use rather than for resale or business purposes. In a broader biological or ecological context, it refers to any organism that feeds on other organisms or organic matter.

Exemplos

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1

Most consumers prefer to compare prices online before making a major purchase.

Most consumers prefer to compare prices online before making a major purchase.

2

The legislation aims to strengthen consumer rights and ensure fair competition in the market.

The legislation aims to strengthen consumer rights and ensure fair competition in the market.

3

I'm a huge consumer of sci-fi novels; I read at least two a week.

I'm a huge consumer of sci-fi novels; I read at least two a week.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
consumption
Verb
consume
Advérbio
consumingly
Adjetivo
consumable
Relacionado
consumerism
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Dica de memorização

Think of the verb 'consume' (to eat or use up). A consumer is the person at the end of the line who 'eats' or uses the product.

Quiz rápido

The ______ protection agency ensures that products are safe for public use.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: consumer

Exemplos

1

Most consumers prefer to compare prices online before making a major purchase.

everyday

Most consumers prefer to compare prices online before making a major purchase.

2

The legislation aims to strengthen consumer rights and ensure fair competition in the market.

formal

The legislation aims to strengthen consumer rights and ensure fair competition in the market.

3

I'm a huge consumer of sci-fi novels; I read at least two a week.

informal

I'm a huge consumer of sci-fi novels; I read at least two a week.

4

Ecological studies categorize herbivores as primary consumers within the food chain.

academic

Ecological studies categorize herbivores as primary consumers within the food chain.

5

Our marketing strategy focuses on building trust with the modern eco-conscious consumer.

business

Our marketing strategy focuses on building trust with the modern eco-conscious consumer.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
consumption
Verb
consume
Advérbio
consumingly
Adjetivo
consumable
Relacionado
consumerism

Colocações comuns

consumer goods consumer goods
consumer confidence consumer confidence
consumer demand consumer demand
consumer protection consumer protection
consumer behavior consumer behavior

Frases Comuns

Consumer Price Index

Consumer Price Index

consumer electronics

consumer electronics

mass consumer

mass consumer

Frequentemente confundido com

consumer vs customer

A customer buys from a specific shop or business, whereas a consumer is the one who actually uses the product.

consumer vs client

A client typically receives a professional service (like legal advice), while a consumer buys physical goods or general services.

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Notas de uso

The word is frequently used in economic and business contexts to describe the general public's role in the economy. It can also be used figuratively for someone who 'takes in' a lot of media or information.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'customer' when discussing broad economic trends; 'consumer' is the more appropriate term for the general role of buying and using goods.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the verb 'consume' (to eat or use up). A consumer is the person at the end of the line who 'eats' or uses the product.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'consumere', meaning 'to take up wholly, use up, or waste'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Followed often by nouns (consumer rights, consumer goods) Plural: consumers
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Contexto cultural

In many Western societies, the 'consumer culture' is a defining characteristic of the modern economy and social identity.

Quiz rápido

The ______ protection agency ensures that products are safe for public use.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: consumer

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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