devoción

deh-voh-SYOHN/deβoˈsjon/

“devoción” means “devotion” in Spanish (deep love or loyalty).

devotion

Also: dedication, piety

General

Tiene una gran devoción por su trabajo.

She has a great devotion to her work.

Su devoción a la Virgen es muy conocida en el pueblo.

His devotion to the Virgin is well-known in the town.

Los fans siguen al cantante con total devoción.

The fans follow the singer with total devotion.

ser la devoción de alguien – to be someone's pride and joy or their favorite person/thing

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the devotion'?

👥 Word Family▼

devotamente(devoutly) — Adverb

devocionario(prayer book) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

pasióncancióncorazón

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'devotio', which meant a vow or a self-sacrifice to the gods.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: devotionFrench: dévotionItalian: devozione

Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!

Is 'devoción' only used for religion?

No! While it has religious roots, you can use it to describe deep dedication to a career, a sports team, or a loved one.

What is the plural of 'devoción'?

The plural is 'devociones'. Notice that when we add the 'es', the accent mark on the 'o' is removed.

How do you call a person who has 'devoción'?

You call them 'devoto' (for a man) or 'devota' (for a woman).