adj
dulce
duhls
Dulce (adj) means Sweet (used especially in Spanish-influenced English, as in dessert names). Example: “The menu listed several dulce pastries for dessert.”
adj
1
Sweet (used especially in Spanish-influenced English, as in dessert names).
"The menu listed several dulce pastries for dessert."
noun
1
A sweet treat or confection.
"She brought a tray of dulces to the party."
How to use dulce
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed in English mostly through Spanish loanwords and phrases meaning "sweet," most familiarly in "dulce de leche."
Common pairings
dulce de leche
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Word forms
- Plural
- dulces
- Third person singular
- dulces
- Past tense
- dulced
- Comparative
- more dulce
- Superlative
- most dulce
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Etymology
From Latin dulcis, "sweet" — the same root behind "dulcet" and the Spanish word for candy.
Frequently asked questions
What does “dulce” mean?
The word “dulce” means sweet (used especially in Spanish-influenced English, as in dessert names). In plain terms, used in English mostly through Spanish loanwords and phrases meaning "sweet," most familiarly in "dulce de leche.".
How do you pronounce “dulce”?
“Dulce” is pronounced duhls (/dʌls/ in IPA).
How do you use “dulce” in a sentence?
Here is “dulce” used in a sentence: “The menu listed several dulce pastries for dessert.”
What part of speech is “dulce”?
Depending on how it is used, “dulce” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “dulce” come from?
The word “dulce” comes from Latin. From Latin dulcis, "sweet" — the same root behind "dulcet" and the Spanish word for candy.
How many meanings does “dulce” have?
“Dulce” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: sweet (used especially in Spanish-influenced English, as in dessert names).
