myEtymology.com: Spanish etymology of devoto

Etymology of the Spanish word devoto

the Spanish word devoto

derived from the Latin word devotus (devoted, zealously attached, faithful)

derived from the Latin word devovere (dedicate to infernal gods; destine; devote, consecrate; vow)

derived from the Latin word vovere (vow, dedicate, consecrate)

using the Late Latin prefix de-

derived from the Latin word de (away; down)

Dutch devoot, English devout, French dévot, German devot, Italian divoto, Norwegian devot, Swedish devot