What does consagrar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word consagrar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use consagrar in Spanish.

The word consagrar in Spanish means consecrate, establish, dedicate, devote, establish yourself, secure your place, devote yourself, dedicate yourself. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word consagrar

consecrate

verbo transitivo (hacer sagrado algo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El sacerdote consagró el pan y el vino para la eucaristía.
The priest consecrated the bread and wine for the Eucharist.

establish

verbo transitivo (dar fama o importancia)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Este libro lo consagró como un escritor de éxito.
This book established him as a successful author.

dedicate, devote

verbo transitivo (dedicar con afán)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Mi padre consagró su vida a la empresa.
My father dedicated (or: devoted) his life to the company.

establish yourself, secure your place

verbo pronominal (conseguir fama)

Después de mucho esfuerzo consiguió consagrarse como un escritor de éxito.
After a great deal of effort, he succeeded in establishing himself (or: securing his place) as a successful author.

devote yourself, dedicate yourself

verbo pronominal (dedicarse con afán)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
Toda la vida me he consagrado a Dios.
All my life I have devoted myself (or: dedicated myself) to God.

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