dedication
[/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: dedications / dedicações
dedicação
1. The act of devoting oneself, one's time, or one's resources to a person or cause
Her dedication to her studies paid off with excellent grades.
Sua dedicação aos estudos compensou com notas excelentes.
2. A formal rite or ceremony of dedicating something to a deity or for a particular purpose
The dedication of the new hospital took place last month.
A dedicação do novo hospital aconteceu no mês passado.
3. A written or verbal tribute to a person, often at the beginning of a book, performance, or broadcast
The author wrote a dedication to her grandmother in the book.
A autora escreveu uma dedicação para sua avó no livro.
4. Commitment and persistence in carrying out a task
It takes dedication to become a professional musician.
É preciso dedicação para se tornar um músico profissional.
NYC Slang
all-in, 100%, heart and soul
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