English–Spanish
“dowry” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdote/
Example
Los padres dieron la dote a los novios.
The parents gave the dowry to the bride and groom.
How to say “dowry” in Spanish
“Dowry” in Spanish is dote.
Wealth given with a marriage to secure economic or social standing.
Example sentences with dote
Hoy muchas parejas acuerdan una boda sin dote.
Today many couples get married without a dowry.
Tips for using dote
- Spanish dote is unrelated to the English verb dote 'to be excessively fond of', so the two words are false friends.