dedication

dedizione, impegno

Disponibilità a dedicare molto tempo e impegno a qualcosa a cui si tiene.

In inglese semplice: The willingness to give a lot of time and effort to something you care about.

• This job takes dedication.
• His dedication to training helped him win.
• The team showed great dedication throughout the season.

Come si usa: dedication to something/doing something (Her dedication to helping children is impressive.)

Sinonimi: commitment, devotion

Contrari: apathy

Espressioni comuni: show dedication, dedication to something, hard work and dedication, work with dedication

dedica

Breve messaggio all’inizio di un libro o di un’altra opera che esprime affetto o rispetto per qualcuno.

In inglese semplice: A short message at the start of a book or other work, expressing love or respect for someone.

• The book has a lovely dedication.
• He wrote a dedication to his wife.
• Did you read the dedication on the first page?

Come si usa: dedication to someone (The book opens with a dedication to her parents.)

Espressioni comuni: book dedication, dedication to someone, write a dedication

consacrazione, dedicazione

Atto o cerimonia con cui qualcosa viene riservato a Dio o a un uso religioso.

In inglese semplice: The act or ceremony of setting something aside for God or religious use.

• The church dedication took place on Sunday.
• A bishop led the dedication of the new altar.
• The temple's dedication brought together hundreds of worshippers.

Come si usa: dedication of something to someone/something (They celebrated the dedication of the chapel to Saint Anne.)

Sinonimi: consecration

Espressioni comuni: church dedication, dedication ceremony, dedication of something