dow

the family of a bride, especially the father or parents who give money to the groom's family as part of an arranged marriage in some cultures

familia de la novia, familia paterna

Collocations dow payment

• The dowry was traditionally given by the bride's family to the groom's.

  El dote tradicionalmente se entregaba por parte de la familia de la novia a la del novio.

property or money given by one person to another as part of an agreement, especially in marriage

dote, dote de la novia

Collocations bring a dowry

• She brought a substantial dowry to the marriage.

  Ella trajo una dote considerable al matrimonio.