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    Dedicatoria (en. Dedication)

    /dedikaˈtoɾja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Written text in a book or document that expresses a dedication to a person or entity.
    The author's dedication was directed to his mother.
    La dedicatoria del autor estaba dirigida a su madre.
    A form of recognition or homage given to a person for their support or influence.
    The dedication was a beautiful homage to his teacher.
    La dedicatoria fue un bello homenaje a su profesor.
    The initial part of a book where the dedication is expressed.
    The dedication was on the first page of the book.
    La dedicatoria estaba en la primera página del libro.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'dedicatoria', which means 'the act of dedicating'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dedication to
    Dedication or homage to a specific person.
    dedicatoria a
    to make a dedication
    To write a text in honor of someone.
    hacer una dedicatoria
    formal dedication
    Text of dedication that follows norms of courtesy and respect.
    dedicatoria formal

    Related Words

    to dedicate
    To perform a dedication or homage to someone.
    dedicar
    dedication
    The act of dedicating something to a person.
    dedicación
    homage
    Act of honoring or recognizing someone.
    homenaje

    Slang Meanings

    Personal dedication.
    This is my personal dedication to everyone who supported me.
    Esta es mi dedicatoria personal a todos los que me apoyaron.
    Dedication in an informal context.
    I put a funny dedication in the book I gave him.
    Le puse una dedicatoria graciosa al libro que le regalé.