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How to Say "dedicate oneself" in Spanish

The Spanish word fordedicate oneselfis entregarB1 level.

English → SpanishB1
verbB1neutral/formal
to commit fully (used as 'entregarse')
A solitary figure standing on a green hillside with both arms extended slightly, palms facing upward in a gesture of yielding or surrender.

Examples

El criminal se entregó después de una larga persecución.

The criminal surrendered after a long chase.

Se entregaron por completo a la música y al arte.

They dedicated themselves completely to music and art.

The Reflexive Form (Entregarse)

When you use 'entregarse' (with 'se,' 'me,' 'te,' etc.), it means the person is the one performing the action AND the one receiving it, implying a voluntary surrender or total commitment.

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