Consagrado (en. Consecrated)
/konsaˈɣɾaðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who has been dedicated to a mission, especially religious.
The monk is a consecrated person living in the community.
El monje es un consagrado que vive en la comunidad.
Something that has attained an important, recognized, or revered status.
His work is a consecrated piece of modern literature.
Su obra es un consagrado de la literatura moderna.
adjective
That has been dedicated to God or a religious ritual.
The temple is a consecrated place for prayer.
El templo es un lugar consagrado para la oración.
Who enjoys prestige or recognition in a specific field.
He is a consecrated author in the world of music.
Es un autor consagrado en el mundo de la música.
Etymology
From the verb 'to consecrate', which comes from the Latin 'consacrare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
consecrated in art
Refers to someone who has achieved great mastery and recognition in their artistic field.
consagrado en el arte
consecrated to the faith
Indicates a person who lives and breathes their spiritual belief intensely.
consagrado a la fe
consecrated in tradition
Something traditional that has been respected and maintained over time.
consagrado en la tradición
Related Words
consecration
Act of dedicating something to a sacred or special use.
consagración
sacred
Something worthy of respect and reverence, especially in a religious sense.
sagrado
dedication
Total commitment to an activity or cause.
dedicación
Slang Meanings
A person highly respected in a specific field.
That artist is a consecrated figure in the world of cinema.
Ese artista es un consagrado en el mundo del cine.