Meaning
devout, pious
- devoted
In a sentence
Lei è molto devota alla sua famiglia.
She is very devoted to her family.
Sei ancora devoto a quel vecchio club?
Are you still devoted to that old club?
Non sono devoto, ma rispetto chi crede.
I'm not devout, but I respect those who believe.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| devoto | masculine · singular |
| devota | feminine · singular |
| devoti | masculine · plural |
| devote | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use devoto mainly for religion or strong loyalty. For affectionate attachment to a person, devoted in English is often better translated by affezionato or fedele.
- With a person, it usually takes a or verso: devoto a Dio, devoto alla famiglia. Don't use di for the object of devotion.
- It agrees like a normal adjective: devoto, devota, devoti, devote. Common in neutral to formal contexts; less colloquial than very common loyal adjectives.