dedication

dedicación, entrega

Disposición a dedicar mucho tiempo y esfuerzo a algo que te importa.

En inglés sencillo: The willingness to give a lot of time and effort to something you care about.

• This job takes dedication.
• His dedication to training helped him win.
• The team showed great dedication throughout the season.

Cómo se usa: dedication to something/doing something (Her dedication to helping children is impressive.)

Sinónimos: commitment, devotion

Antónimos: apathy

Expresiones frecuentes: show dedication, dedication to something, hard work and dedication, work with dedication

dedicatoria

Mensaje breve al principio de un libro u otra obra que expresa cariño o respeto hacia alguien.

En inglés sencillo: A short message at the start of a book or other work, expressing love or respect for someone.

• The book has a lovely dedication.
• He wrote a dedication to his wife.
• Did you read the dedication on the first page?

Cómo se usa: dedication to someone (The book opens with a dedication to her parents.)

Expresiones frecuentes: book dedication, dedication to someone, write a dedication

consagración, dedicación

Acto o ceremonia por el que algo se destina a Dios o a un uso religioso.

En inglés sencillo: The act or ceremony of setting something aside for God or religious use.

• The church dedication took place on Sunday.
• A bishop led the dedication of the new altar.
• The temple's dedication brought together hundreds of worshippers.

Cómo se usa: dedication of something to someone/something (They celebrated the dedication of the chapel to Saint Anne.)

Sinónimos: consecration

Expresiones frecuentes: church dedication, dedication ceremony, dedication of something