dedicato
/de.diˈka.to/
The English word dedicated translates to the Italian adjective dedicato.
dedicato is used to describe someone who is devoted, loyal or conscientious. It is also the standard term used for a work, such as a book or a song, that is dedicated to a specific person.
Meaning: devoted, loyal, conscientious (adj)
Which one should you use?
While dedicato can describe a person's character as being devoted, it is also the specific term used when a piece of work is dedicated to someone.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, dedicato must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use dedicata for the feminine singular, dedicate for the feminine plural and dedicati for the masculine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /de.diˈka.to/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- While dedicato describes a devoted person, Italians often use the phrase essere preso (to be taken) to describe someone who is completely dedicated or consumed by a specific task or person.
- In Italian, the word dedica is not just the act of dedicating but also the noun for the signed inscription a writer leaves in a book for a friend or fan.
- The word dedicare from which dedicato is derived can also mean 'to spend' or 'to take' time, such as dedicare del tempo to a hobby.
Examples in context
- Tom è dedicato, vero?Tom is dedicated, isn't he?This sentence is useful for asking for confirmation regarding someone's dedication using dedicato.Tatoeba #5130667 by Guybrush88, translation #3417239 by CK
- Le ha dedicato una canzone.He dedicated a song to her.This sentence shows how to use dedicato when a song is dedicated to a female recipient.Tatoeba #9007487 by Guybrush88, translation #8519279 by CH
- Gli ha dedicato una canzone.She dedicated a song to him.This sentence shows how to use dedicato when a song is dedicated to a male recipient.Tatoeba #8870204 by Guybrush88, translation #8519280 by CH
- Sono impegnato a portare avanti la mia ricerca.I am dedicated to advancing my research.
- Sono devoto al mio lavoro e alla mia famiglia.I am dedicated to my work and my family.
- Marco è davvero dedito al suo hobby.Marco is really dedicated to his hobby.
- Sono appassionato di musica e dedico ore al mio studio.I am passionate about music and dedicate hours to my practice.
- Sono fedele e dedicato al mio partner.I am faithful and dedicated to my partner.
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Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are talking about a coworker.
- GiuliaFrancesco è un collega molto dedicato.Francesco is a very dedicated colleague.
- FrancescoSì, lavora sempre con molta passione.Yes, he always works with great passion.
- GiuliaÈ davvero dedicato al suo progetto.He is truly devoted to his project.
- FrancescoÈ l'esempio migliore del nostro ufficio.He is the best example in our office.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry dedicato, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
