Consagraba (en. Consecrated)

/konsaˈɣɾaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To commit oneself to a task or cause with great intensity or devotion.
She dedicated her days to studying and research.
Ella consagraba sus días al estudio y la investigación.
To formally declare something as sacred.
The priest consecrated the altar of the new church.
El sacerdote consagraba el altar de la nueva iglesia.
To fully assume a responsibility or duty.
The volunteer dedicated his time to helping those in need.
El voluntario consagraba su tiempo a ayudar a los necesitados.

Etymology

From Latin 'consecrāre', which means 'to dedicate something to a god.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to dedicate something to someone
To dedicate something special to a person.
consagrar algo a alguien
to dedicate oneself to a cause
To dedicate the majority of your time and effort to a goal.
consagrarse a una causa

Related Words

consecration
The act of consecrating something or someone.
consagración
sacred
Something that has been consecrated or considered worthy of respect.
sagrado

Slang Meanings

To dedicate excessive time to something.
That person dedicates his life to video games.
Esa persona consagra su vida al videojuego.
To do something with a lot of passion.
He dedicates his enthusiasm to dancing.
Él consagra su entusiasmo al baile.