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    Devoción (en. Devotion)

    /de.βoˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act of carrying out a religious profession or delivering something to God.
    The devotion to saints is very common in many Catholic cultures.
    La devoción a los santos es muy común en muchas culturas católicas.
    Worship or veneration of a supreme being.
    His devotion to God gives him strength during difficult times.
    Su devoción por Dios le da fuerza en los momentos difíciles.
    To dedicate oneself enthusiastically to a cause or way of life.
    The devotion of volunteers to help others is admirable.
    La devoción de los voluntarios por ayudar a los demás es admirable.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'devotio', meaning 'offering, surrender'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    heartfelt devotion
    Sincere and deep devotion towards someone or something.
    devoción de corazón
    to have devotion for
    To feel a strong attachment or admiration towards something or someone.
    tener devoción por
    to show signs of devotion
    To express behavior of admiration or respect towards someone.
    dar muestras de devoción

    Related Words

    devotee
    a person who professes devotion, especially religious.
    devoto
    dedication
    the action of dedicating something to a specific purpose.
    dedicación
    adoration
    feeling of reverential love towards a supreme being.
    adoración

    Slang Meanings

    Intense fervor for a celebrity or public figure.
    His devotion to the singer is almost fanatical.
    Su devoción por el cantante es casi fanática.
    An extreme commitment to an activity or hobby.
    She has a devotion to yoga that leads her to practice daily.
    Ella tiene una devoción por el yoga que la lleva a practicar a diario.