How to Say "devoted" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “devoted” is “dedicado” — use 'dedicado' when referring to someone who is loyal and gives a lot of time and energy to a person, task, or cause..
dedicado
/deh-dee-KAH-doh//de.ðiˈka.ðo/
Examples
Es un profesor muy dedicado a sus estudiantes.
He is a teacher very dedicated to his students.
Mi hermana es una persona dedicada; siempre termina lo que empieza.
My sister is a dedicated person; she always finishes what she starts.
Los científicos dedicados lograron un gran avance.
The devoted scientists achieved a great breakthrough.
Agreement is Key
Like most Spanish adjectives, 'dedicado' must match the person or thing it describes: 'un hombre dedicado' (m. singular), 'una mujer dedicada' (f. singular), 'los estudiantes dedicados' (m. plural).
Using the wrong preposition
Mistake: “Soy dedicado por el trabajo.”
Correction: Soy dedicado *al* trabajo (I am dedicated *to* the job). Use 'a' (to) to show what you are devoted to.
entregado
en-treh-GAH-doh/en.tɾeˈɣa.ðo/
Examples
Es un empleado muy entregado a su trabajo.
He is an employee very dedicated to his job.
Ella siempre ha sido una madre entregada.
She has always been a devoted mother.
El equipo estaba completamente entregado al proyecto.
The team was completely committed to the project.
Agreement Rule
Like most Spanish adjectives, 'entregado' must change its ending to match the person or thing it describes: 'entregado' (masculine singular), 'entregada' (feminine singular), 'entregados' (masculine plural), 'entregadas' (feminine plural).
Forgetting the 'a'
Mistake: “Soy entregado mi familia.”
Correction: Soy entregado *a* mi familia. (You must use the preposition 'a' to indicate what you are dedicated *to*.)
Examples
Es una política muy comprometida con la justicia social.
She is a politician very committed to social justice.
afecto
/ah-FECK-toh//aˈfekto/
Examples
Mi abuela es muy afecta a los animales.
My grandmother is very fond of animals.
Somos afectos a las tradiciones navideñas.
We are attached to the Christmas traditions.
Un hombre afecto a su trabajo.
A man devoted to his job.
Required Preposition
When 'afecto' is used as an adjective meaning 'fond' or 'attached,' it almost always needs the preposition 'a' (to) right after it: 'afecto a algo'.
Agreement
Like all Spanish adjectives, it must match the person or thing it describes in both gender and number: 'afecto' (masc. singular), 'afecta' (fem. singular), 'afectos' (masc. plural), 'afectas' (fem. plural).
Missing Preposition
Mistake: “Soy afecto la música clásica.”
Correction: Soy afecto a la música clásica. (You must include the 'a'.)
adicto
ah-DEEK-toh/aˈðikto/
Examples
Es adicto al café por las mañanas.
He is addicted to coffee in the mornings.
Mi hermana es adicta a las series de televisión coreanas.
My sister is hooked on Korean TV series.
Parece que somos adictos a la tecnología.
It seems we are addicted to technology.
The Essential 'a'
When 'adicto' describes what someone is hooked on, it must always be followed by the preposition 'a' (to). This is a set pattern, like 'aficionado a' or 'alérgico a'.
Forgetting the Gender Match
Mistake: “Using 'adicto' when talking about a woman, like 'Ella es adicto'.”
Correction: Remember to match the ending to the person you are describing: 'Ella es adicta' (feminine).
Dedicado vs. Entregado vs. Comprometido
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