Sep 25, 2015 13:38
8 yrs ago
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Spanish term

MATRI. A DOM. (MATRIMONIO A DOMICILIO)

Spanish to English Law/Patents Law (general) Marriage certificate (Chile)
Context: Marriage certificate from Chile.

The handwritten sentence is hard to decipher, but the client's assertion is feasible that it says:

"$20.743 POR MATRI. A DOM." He/she has also put "MATRIMONIO" and "DOMICILIO" in brackets.

So, assuming that the figure of $20,743 was paid for a "matrimonio a domicilio", what might be the translation here?

Could it just be "home marriage" or "marriage at home"? Is this a South American concept?

Any help appreciated.

Thanks!
Proposed translations (English)
5 +2 home marriage
5 +1 At home wedding

Discussion

philgoddard Sep 25, 2015:
Some Latin American countries actually allow you to get married online.
Robert Carter Sep 25, 2015:
Yes, this is the idea, the registrar conducts the (civil) wedding ceremony at a place other than the registry office, as requested by the couple, which could be their home or where they are going to have the reception.
Anne Bitton (asker) Sep 25, 2015:
Thanks Phil.

Proposed translations

+2
25 mins
Spanish term (edited): matrimonio a domicilio
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home marriage

Or marriage at home.

"Otra situación llamativa es que los antofagastinos prefieren que la ceremonia tenga lugar en sus hogares. Estos matrimonios se realizan el sábado, pues sólo ese día los oficiales van a domicilio (el resto de la semana el vínculo se formaliza en las oficinas públicas).

"Claudia Román afirmó que “el matrimonio a domicilio” es una tendencia en alza y que las parejas lo que más valoran es la intimidad y tranquilidad que se logra."

Peer comment(s):

agree Robert Carter
4 mins
agree Adolfo Fulco
8 hrs
neutral Adrian MM. (X) : surely, this is on the cusp of a 'homely (boring) marriage'
2 days 1 hr
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks Phil."
+1
2 hrs

At home wedding

The Notary Public (USA civil marriage) performs the ceremony at home. I know because that's how I got married. Actually, this is nothing new. Religious ceremonies have also been performed and continue to be performed when and wherever the couple chooses.
Peer comment(s):

neutral philgoddard : A wedding normally refers to the ceremony and the festivities afterwards. This is just the ceremony. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wedding
38 mins
agree Adrian MM. (X) : perhaps hyphenate the at-home...
3 hrs
makes sense. :0) Thanks!
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