dote
1. Property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage
The bride's dowry included land and valuable jewelry.
A dote da noiva incluía terras e joias valiosas.
2. A natural talent or skill that someone brings to a position or role
Her greatest dowry was her exceptional intelligence and creativity.
Sua maior dote era sua inteligência excepcional e criatividade.
The dowry system was historically significant in both Portuguese and Brazilian colonial societies, particularly among the upper classes. While largely obsolete in modern Western contexts, the concept remains relevant in discussions of historical marriage practices, literature, and in some contemporary non-Western cultures. In Portuguese-speaking countries, the term 'dote' is primarily used in historical, literary, or legal discussions rather than in contemporary everyday speech.
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