consumes, uses up, eats, drinks
En Francia se consume una gran cantidad de vino.
A large amount of wine is consumed in France.
Este aire acondicionado consume mucha electricidad.
This air conditioner uses a lot of electricity.
La maquinaria consume mucha electricidad.
The machinery consumes a lot of electricity.
El miedo de envejecer es un miedo que me consume a fuego lento.
The fear of growing old is a fear that slowly consumes me.
Este coche consume mucha gasolina.
This car uses a lot of gas.
Japón consume un montón de papel.
Japan consumes a lot of paper.