dedicas
/deh-DEE-kahs/
you do for a living
A person at their job, representing what they do for a living.
dedicas(verb)
you do for a living
?asking about someone's job
you work as
?describing an occupation
📝 In Action
¿A qué te dedicas?
A1What do you do for a living?
Si te dedicas a la música, tienes que practicar mucho.
A2If you work in music, you have to practice a lot.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'te' with dedicas
When talking about jobs, always use the word 'te' before 'dedicas'. It transforms the meaning from 'giving something' to 'working as something'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Leaving out the 'A'
Mistake: "¿Qué te dedicas?"
Correction: ¿A qué te dedicas? because the action is directed 'to' a field or profession.
⭐ Usage Tips
Friendship and Formality
Use 'dedicas' with friends and peers. For a boss or someone you don't know, change it to 'dedica' (usted form).
A person spending their time focused on a specific activity they enjoy.
dedicas(verb)
you spend (time)
?investing time in an activity
you devote
?giving effort or focus to a cause
📝 In Action
Le dedicas mucho tiempo a tus estudios.
A2You spend a lot of time on your studies.
Sé que le dedicas todo tu esfuerzo a este proyecto.
B1I know you devote all your effort to this project.
💡 Grammar Points
Indirect Objects
When you dedicate time 'to' something, we often use the little word 'le' before 'dedicas' to represent that thing.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dedicas
Question 1 of 2
How do you ask a friend what they do for a living?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dedicas' formal or informal?
It is informal. It's the 'tú' form. If you're being formal, use 'dedica' (the 'usted' form).
Can I use 'dedicas' for writing a book dedication?
Yes! If you are telling a friend they are writing a dedication, you would say 'le dedicas el libro a...'