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dedicado

/deh-dee-KAH-doh/

dedicated

A focused person kneeling down, gently watering a single small green plant in a terracotta pot with a small watering can, symbolizing commitment and devotion.

Dedicado when referring to a person means they are committed or devoted.

dedicado(adjective)

mA2

dedicated

?

committed, devoted (person)

,

devoted

?

loyal

Also:

committed

?

serious about a goal

📝 In Action

Es un profesor muy dedicado a sus estudiantes.

A2

He is a teacher very dedicated to his students.

Mi hermana es una persona dedicada; siempre termina lo que empieza.

B1

My sister is a dedicated person; she always finishes what she starts.

Los científicos dedicados lograron un gran avance.

B2

The devoted scientists achieved a great breakthrough.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • perezoso (lazy)
  • desinteresado (uninterested)

Common Collocations

  • estar dedicado a – to be dedicated to
  • muy dedicado – very devoted

💡 Grammar Points

Agreement is Key

Like most Spanish adjectives, 'dedicado' must match the person or thing it describes: 'un hombre dedicado' (m. singular), 'una mujer dedicada' (f. singular), 'los estudiantes dedicados' (m. plural).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong preposition

Mistake: "Soy dedicado por el trabajo."

Correction: Soy dedicado *al* trabajo (I am dedicated *to* the job). Use 'a' (to) to show what you are devoted to.

⭐ Usage Tips

The Root Verb

Remember this comes from the verb 'dedicar' (to dedicate). If you are 'dedicado,' you have given (dedicated) your time or effort to something.

An extremely clean, organized wooden workbench that holds only a single, specialized set of tools: a small hammer, a screwdriver, and a magnifying glass, illustrating exclusive or specialized use.

This workbench is dedicado (dedicated) for a specialized task, meaning it is set aside for exclusive use.

dedicado(adjective)

mB2

dedicated

?

specialized, exclusive use

Also:

reserved

?

set aside for a specific task

📝 In Action

Necesitamos una línea dedicada para el servicio al cliente.

B2

We need a dedicated line for customer service.

El equipo trabaja en un laboratorio dedicado solo a la investigación.

C1

The team works in a laboratory dedicated only to research.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • exclusivo (exclusive)
  • especializado (specialized)

Antonyms

  • compartido (shared)
  • general (general)

Common Collocations

  • servidor dedicado – dedicated server
  • carril dedicado – dedicated lane (e.g., for buses)

💡 Grammar Points

Function as Past Participle

Even though it acts as an adjective here, 'dedicado' is the past participle of dedicar. This means it can also be used with 'ser' or 'estar' to describe the state of being assigned: 'El carril está dedicado a los autobuses'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Technical Context

In technology or infrastructure, think of 'dedicado' as meaning 'single-purpose' or 'private,' contrasting with something 'compartido' (shared).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: dedicado

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'dedicado' to describe a resource set aside for a single purpose?

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Word Family

dedicar(to dedicate) - verb
dedicación(dedication (noun)) - noun
dedicada(dedicated (feminine)) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the feminine form of 'dedicado'?

The feminine singular form is 'dedicada.' You would use this when describing a female person or a feminine noun, like 'una persona dedicada' (a dedicated person).

Is 'dedicado' used in compound verb tenses?

Yes, 'dedicado' is the past participle of 'dedicar.' You use it with the verb 'haber' to form perfect tenses, such as 'He dedicado mi vida a esto' (I have dedicated my life to this).