devoto

devout, devoted

adjective deh-VOH-toh Rare

Origin: From Latin devotus (consecrated, dedicated).

Also means

loyal, faithful

Usage Note

Devoto primarily means deeply religious or pious (una persona devota, a devout person), but can also express strong personal loyalty (devoto alla causa, devoted to the cause). Do not confuse with dedicato (dedicated to a specific task) — devoto has a stronger emotional or spiritual charge.

Examples

"Era devota alla Vergine Maria."

Natural Translation

She was devout to the Virgin Mary.

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