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devoción

devotion

noun deh-boh-SYOHN Rare

Origin: From Latin devotio.

Also means

dedication

Usage Note

Devoción is frequently religious (devoción a la Virgen, devotion to the Virgin Mary) but also describes intense personal dedication: tiene devoción por su trabajo (she is devoted to her work). The plural devociones refers to religious practices or prayers. The related adjective is devoto/devota (devout, devoted).

Examples

"Su devoción por la familia era enorme."

Natural Translation

Her devotion to the family was enormous.

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