Portuguese

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Latin dēvōtiōnem.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -ɐ̃w̃
  • Hyphenation: de‧vo‧ção

Noun

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devoção f (plural devoções)

  1. devotion (the act or state of devoting or being devoted)
  2. (uncountable) devotion (feelings of strong or fervent affection)
    Synonym: dedicação
  3. (uncountable) devotion (religious veneration, zeal or piety)
    Synonym: fervor
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Descendants

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  • Macanese: devoçám

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