dedicaba a

used to devote (oneself) to; was engaged in

→ dedicar

phrase Uncommon #11,581

used to devote (oneself) to; was engaged in Dedicaba is the imperfect form of dedicar, used for an ongoing or habitual past action. It is often used reflexively as se dedicaba a.

SP: De joven, se dedicaba a cuidar a los huérfanos.

EN: When she was young, she used to devote herself to caring for orphans.

¿Qué cree que hubiese sido si no me dedicaba a la política?

What do you think I would have been if I hadn’t gone into politics?

— Ha vuelto (2015)

Mi oficina se dedicaba a vídeos de adultos.

My office dealt with adult videos.

— Audición (2000)

En aquel tiempo se dedicaba a la música.

At that time he was dedicated to music.

Ella se dedicaba a sus hijos.

She devoted herself to her children.