Dote (en. Dowry)

/ˈdote/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Amount of assets contributed in a marriage.

The dowry she brought to the wedding was very generous.

La dote que llevó a la boda fue muy generosa.

Qualities or exceptional abilities of a person.

Her talent for music made her stand out among her peers.

Su dote para la música la hizo destacar entre sus compañeros.

From the Latin 'dotem', which means 'donation'.

bride's dowry

Gifts or properties that the bride's family provides for the marriage.

dote de una novia

talent endowment

Exceptional skills with which someone is born.

dote de talentos

endow

To provide a dowry.

dotar

marital dowry

Set of assets delivered in a marriage.

dote matrimonial

Outstanding quality or special skill.

He has an incredible gift for storytelling.

Tiene una dote increíble para contar historias.

Something that someone gives or offers with the intention of impressing.

He always brings her gifts; that's his way of endowing.

Siempre le trae regalos, eso es su forma de dote.