Consagra (en. Consecrates)

/kon'saɣra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To declare something as sacred or dedicate it for a special use.
The priest consecrates the bread and wine during the mass.
El sacerdote consagra el pan y el vino durante la misa.
To solemnly or ritually dedicate something to a cause or purpose.
The community dedicates its effort to the preservation of the environment.
La comunidad consagra su esfuerzo a la preservación del medio ambiente.
To assign and establish something as important or significant.
His life dedicates itself to the love of teaching.
Su vida consagra el amor por la enseñanza.

Etymology

From Latin 'consecrāre', which means to make sacred.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to dedicate an effort
To dedicate time and energy to a specific goal.
consagrar un esfuerzo
to commit oneself to something
To fully devote oneself to an activity or cause.
consagrarse a algo
to consecrate the memory
To remember and honor someone in a special way.
consagrar la memoria

Related Words

dedication
The act of dedicating time or effort to something.
dedicación
sacred
Something that has a religious or spiritual character.
sagrado
offering
A gift made in the name of a religious or sacred cause.
ofrenda

Slang Meanings

To dedicate effort to something that really matters.
She is dedicated to art; it shows in every piece.
Ella se consagra al arte, se nota en cada obra.
To do something with fervor or dedication.
That group dedicates the summer to music festivals.
Ese grupo consagra el verano a festivales de música.