How to Say "dowry" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dowry” is “dote” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
nounC1formal
money or property brought by a bride to her husband
Examples
En el siglo XIX, la dote era fundamental para el matrimonio.
In the 19th century, the dowry was essential for marriage.
La familia de la novia no pudo pagar la dote acordada.
The bride's family couldn't pay the agreed-upon dowry.
Renunció a su dote para entrar en el convento.
She gave up her dowry to enter the convent.
Singular vs. Plural
Unlike the meaning for 'talents', the 'dowry' meaning is almost always used in the singular: 'la dote'.
Confusing with 'Duda'
Mistake: “No tengo dote.”
Correction: No tengo duda. (Don't confuse 'dote' with 'duda' (doubt)—they sound a bit similar to new learners!)
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