devoto
/deˈvɔ.tu/
The English word "devoted" is translated into Portuguese as devoto.
devoto describes someone who is strongly emotionally attached. It is also very frequently used to describe someone who is religiously devout or a follower of a specific saint. If you wish to express a stronger sense of commitment, such as "absolutely devoted", you can use the phrase absolutamente dedicado.
Meaning: strongly emotionally attached (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, devoto must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use devota for feminine singular nouns, devotos for masculine plural nouns or mixed-gender groups and devotas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /deˈvɔ.tu/.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, a devoto is often not just a believer but someone who has made a formal 'vow' to a saint in exchange for a miracle, creating a contractual spiritual bond.
- A person can be a devoto of something entirely secular, such as a specific football team or a musical artist.
- The Latin ancestor of devoto is dēvōtus, which carried the specific meaning of being 'promised' or 'vowed'.
Examples in context
- Nós deveríamos ser devotos aos nossos amados sempre.We should be devoted to our loved ones always.This sentence shows how to use devoto when expressing devotion to loved ones.Tatoeba #7553362 by Ricardo14, translation #7553361 by Ricardo14
- Ela devotou toda a sua energia para estudar espanhol.She devoted all her energy to studying Spanish.This sentence uses the concept of being devoted in the context of applying energy to a task.Tatoeba #5891397 by Ricardo14, translation #309995 by CK
- Ela explicou que especialistas, com o "apoio devoto" das autoridades paquistanesas, islandesas e chilenas, escrutinaram imagens de satélite, utilizaram tecnologia de radar de abertura sintética, analisaram centenas de fotografias e conferiram testemunhos e horas.She explained that specialists, with “devoted support” from Pakistani, Icelandic and Chilean authorities, have scrutinized satellite images, used synthetic aperture radar technology, scanned hundreds of pictures, and checked testimonials and times.This sentence illustrates the phrase "apoio devoto" to describe devoted support from authorities.Tatoeba #11197790 by Cangarejo, translation #11197787 by Cangarejo
- Ana é uma funcionária dedicada que sempre busca entregar um trabalho de qualidade.Ana is a devoted employee who always strives to deliver quality work.
- O voluntário é consciente da importância do projeto e está dedicado a ajudar sempre que possível.The volunteer is devoted to helping whenever possible, being conscious of the project's importance.
- O Paulo é fiel ao seu time de futebol, nunca perde um jogo!Paulo is devoted to his soccer team, never missing a game!
- A Marta é uma mãe abnegada, sempre colocando as necessidades dos filhos acima das suas próprias.Marta is a devoted mother, always putting her children's needs above her own.
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Example conversation
Felipe and Juliana are talking about a person they admire.
- FelipeEle é um marido muito devoto.He is a very devoted husband.
- JulianaSim, ele é um homem devoto à família.Yes, he is a man devoted to his family.
- FelipeÉ muito bonito ver esse carinho.It is very beautiful to see this affection.
- JulianaCom certeza, o amor dele é inspirador.For sure, his love is inspiring.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry devoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries devoto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
