entrega

English translation: surrender

14:04 Nov 12, 2018
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Religion
Spanish term or phrase: entrega
THis is one in a series of titles of works by a contemporary artist from Brazil that uses religious (Catholic) words
Anunciación
Deposición
Ascensión
Piedad

are the other titles. Is there a specific devotional term that translates as "entrega"?
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Wendy Gosselin
Argentina
Local time: 20:23
English translation:surrender
Explanation:
In religious circles, complete "surrender" to God is a frequent topic of discussion.
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Jeff Gotfredson
United States
Local time: 18:23
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4 +4devotion
Patricia Fierro, M. Sc.
4surrender
Jeff Gotfredson


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devotion


Explanation:
de·vo·tion
/dəˈvōSH(ə)n/Enviar
noun
love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause.
"Eleanor's devotion to her husband"
synonyms: loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity, constancy, commitment, adherence, allegiance, dedication; More
religious worship or observance.

Patricia Fierro, M. Sc.
Ecuador
Local time: 18:23
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 2

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agree  Robert Forstag: Or “Dedication.”
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agree  neilmac: So not "delivery" then... :)
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agree  philgoddard: http://dictionary.reverso.net/spanish-english/entrega
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agree  Judith Armele
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surrender


Explanation:
In religious circles, complete "surrender" to God is a frequent topic of discussion.

Example sentence(s):
  • "Al final, nuestra conexión fundamental con el futuro es la confianza y entrega a Dios." ("In the end, our fundamental connection with the future is trust and surrender unto God."
Jeff Gotfredson
United States
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