dedicado
/dedikado/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the English word 'dedicated' is translated as dedicado.
dedicado is used as an adjective to describe someone or something that is devoted, loyal or conscientious. It can also function as a past participle of the verb dedicar (to dedicate) when forming compound tenses.
Meaning: devoted, loyal, conscientious (adj)
Which one should you use?
In the context of the verb dedicar, it functions as a past participle used to build compound tenses.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word fiel is often used to carry a sense of loyalty alongside the concept of dedication.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, dedicado must agree in both gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use dedicada for feminine singular nouns, dedicados for masculine plural or mixed-gender plural nouns and dedicadas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/dedikado/
Did you know?
- The word dedicación is frequently used in Spanish labor contracts to specify the percentage of a full-time work schedule, such as dedicación parcial.
- In Spanish, if you are 'dedicated' to a task to the point of obsession, you might be described as entregado, which literally means 'handed over' or 'delivered'.
- When a book is 'dedicated' to someone, the phrase dedicado a is used, but if you are talking about the act of 'dedicating' your life to a cause, the verb consagrar is often more powerful.
Examples in context
- ¿Le has dedicado alguna vez una canción a los huérfanos?Have you ever dedicated a song to the orphans?This sentence shows how to use dedicado when asking about dedicating a song to someone.Tatoeba #1717636 by marcelostockle, translation #1717601 by Amastan
- El carácter obligatorio de la escolaridad es rara vez analizado en la multitud de trabajos dedicados al estudio de las varias maneras de desarrollar en los niños el deseo de aprender.The mandatory character of schooling is rarely analyzed in the multitude of works dedicated to the study of the various ways to develop within children the desire to learn.This sentence uses dedicado to describe works that are devoted to a specific study.Tatoeba #180561 by cueyayotl, translation #1623 by AlanF_US
- ¿A quién está dedicado este poema?Who is this poem dedicated to?This sentence uses dedicado to ask whom a poem is dedicated to.Tatoeba #13908417 by mervert1, translation #13141024 by ddnktr
- El equipo de proyecto está compuesto por profesionales altamente dedicados a su trabajo.The project team consists of professionals who are highly dedicated to their work.
- Nuestros empleados están plenamente entregados a la satisfacción del cliente.Our employees are fully dedicated to customer satisfaction.
- Ella es una apasionada defensora de los derechos humanos.She is a dedicated advocate for human rights.
- Mi amigo siempre está comprometido con sus estudios.My friend is always dedicated to his studies.
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Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing a colleague at work.
- JavierEs un empleado muy dedicado.He is a very dedicated employee.
- MaríaSí, siempre termina todo a tiempo.Yes, he always finishes everything on time.
- JavierEs un hombre muy serio y dedicado.He is a very serious and dedicated man.
- MaríaTodos lo admiramos mucho.We all admire him a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
