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How to Say "consecration" in Spanish

The Spanish word forconsecrationis dedicaciónC1 level.

English → SpanishC1
nounC1formal
religious setting
A group of people standing in front of a new building with a large red ribbon stretched across the entrance.

Examples

Asistimos a la dedicación de la nueva biblioteca.

We attended the dedication of the new library.

La dedicación de la iglesia será el domingo.

The consecration of the church will be on Sunday.

Formal Use

In this sense, the word describes a one-time event (an opening or ceremony) rather than a personality trait.

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