Dedicación (en. Dedication)

/dedikaˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The action of dedicating time and effort to an activity.
The dedication of the students is essential for their academic success.
La dedicación de los estudiantes es fundamental para su éxito académico.
Devotion and commitment to a cause or profession.
Her dedication to volunteering is admirable.
Su dedicación al voluntariado es admirable.
An inscription made in a work or book in honor of someone.
The author included a special dedication at the beginning of his book.
El autor incluyó una dedicatoria especial al inicio de su libro.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'dedicatio, dedicationis', which means 'the action of dedicating'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

total dedication
Absolute commitment to a task or cause.
dedicación total
exclusive dedication
Total focus on a single objective without distractions.
dedicación exclusiva
blind dedication
Giving oneself completely without questioning.
dedicación a ciegas

Related Words

dedicate
To reserve time or resources for a specific purpose.
dedicar
dedicated
That shows commitment and dedication.
dedicado

Slang Meanings

To be in 'dedication' mode
Since the project started, he is in 'dedication' mode and just keeps working.
Desde que empezó el proyecto, está en modo 'dedicación' y no hace más que trabajar.
To fully commit to something
Since moving to the new city, she is fully dedicated to her new job.
Desde que se mudó a la nueva ciudad, se dedica a full a su nuevo trabajo.