This is the 4768th most frequent Spanish word.
consumiendo
"Consumiendo" means "consuming."
The verb 'consumiendo' is used in a literal sense to mean "drinking" or "using up" the tea.
Estoy consumiendo una taza de té en este momento.
I am consuming a cup of tea right now.
Here, 'consumiendo' refers to the utilization or exploitation of natural resources.
La sociedad está consumiendo más recursos naturales que nunca.
Society is consuming more natural resources than ever.
In this sentence, the verb 'consumiendo' relates to the expenditure or usage of one's personal energy or effort.