Dedicarse (en. Dedicate oneself)

/de.ðiˈkaɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To allocate time or effort to an activity or profession.

Luis has been dedicated to teaching for ten years.

Luis se dedica a la enseñanza desde hace diez años.

To concentrate on something, making it an occupation.

Sofía decided to dedicate herself to scientific research.

Sofía decidió dedicarse a la investigación científica.

To dedicate oneself to a cause or activity with passion.

She dedicates herself to helping abandoned animals.

Ella se dedica a ayudar a los animales abandonados.

From Latin dedicare, which means 'to consecrate' or 'to offer.'

to dedicate oneself to something

To focus or commit oneself to a specific task or activity.

dedicarse a algo

to devote oneself with passion

To commit oneself with enthusiasm and dedication to an activity.

dedicarse con pasión

dedication

Action of dedicating oneself to something.

dedicación

dedicated

That has a strong dedication to something.

dedicado

To dedicate oneself to partying

Since he moved to the city, he dedicates himself to partying every weekend.

Desde que se mudó a la ciudad, se dedica a la fiesta todos los fines de semana.

To dedicate oneself to what one likes

Juan dedicates himself to what he likes and is always happy.

Juan se dedica a lo que le gusta y siempre está feliz.