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consagrado

consecrated

adjective kohn-sah-GRAH-doh Rare

Origin: Latin consecratus

Also means

acclaimed

Usage Note

Consagrado carries a religious sense (a consecrated host, la hostia consagrada) and a secular sense of being established or acclaimed in one's field — un artista consagrado is a celebrated, recognized artist. The verb consagrarse a means to dedicate oneself to something. Do not confuse with sagrado (sacred/holy), which has only the religious sense.

Examples

"Es un escritor consagrado en toda América Latina."

Natural Translation

He is an acclaimed writer throughout Latin America.

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