Devocion (en. Devotion)

/deβoˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Feeling of dedication and love towards God or religious practices.
The devotion she feels for her faith leads her to participate in religious activities every week.
La devoción que siente por su fe la lleva a participar en actividades religiosas cada semana.
Firm dedication to a purpose or cause.
His devotion to human rights is admired by many.
Su devoción por los derechos humanos es admirada por muchos.
Respect and love for a loved one.
The devotion he shows to his grandmother is touching.
La devoción que muestra a su abuela es conmovedora.

Etymology

From Latin 'devotio', which means commitment or dedication.

Common Phrases and Expressions

devotion to the homeland
Feeling of love and dedication towards the nation.
devoción a la patria
filial devotion
Respect and love that a child has for their parents.
devoción filial
religious devotion
Commitment and dedication to a religion or faith.
devoción religiosa

Related Words

devoted
Person who professes devotion to a religion or an ideal.
devoto
dedication
Action of dedicating time, effort, or resources to something.
dedicación
fervor
Intensity of feelings or emotions.
fervor

Slang Meanings

Extreme devotion to something, sometimes in an exaggerated manner.
His devotion to the television series is such that he doesn't miss a single episode.
Su devoción por la serie de televisión es tanta que no se pierde ni un episodio.