dedicado
“dedicado” means “dedicated” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
dedicated, devoted
Also: committed
📝 In Action
Es un profesor muy dedicado a sus estudiantes.
A2He is a teacher very dedicated to his students.
Mi hermana es una persona dedicada; siempre termina lo que empieza.
B1My sister is a dedicated person; she always finishes what she starts.
Los científicos dedicados lograron un gran avance.
B2The devoted scientists achieved a great breakthrough.
dedicated
Also: reserved
📝 In Action
Necesitamos una línea dedicada para el servicio al cliente.
B2We need a dedicated line for customer service.
El equipo trabaja en un laboratorio dedicado solo a la investigación.
C1The team works in a laboratory dedicated only to research.
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Quick Quiz: dedicado
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Which sentence uses 'dedicado' to describe a resource set aside for a single purpose?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *dedicāre*, meaning 'to proclaim' or 'to set apart.' In Spanish, it keeps the sense of setting something aside for a specific purpose or person.
First recorded: 13th century
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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).