El significado de dowries

1. In some cultures, it is customary for the bride's family to provide a dowry to the groom.
En algunas culturas, es costumbre que la familia de la novia proporcione una dote al novio.

2. The dowry included gold jewelry, land, and livestock.
La dote incluía joyas de oro, tierras y ganado.

3. The dowries of wealthy families were often quite extravagant.
Las dotes de las familias adineradas eran a menudo bastante extravagantes.

4. Many societies have moved away from the practice of giving dowries.
Muchas sociedades han dejado de practicar la entrega de dotes.

5. The groom's family was disappointed with the dowry offered by the bride's family.
La familia del novio estaba decepcionada con la dote ofrecida por la familia de la novia.

6. The custom of dowries can place financial strain on families.
La costumbre de las dotes puede poner una carga financiera en las familias.