dulce
Dulce (adj) means Sweet (used especially in Spanish-influenced English, as in dessert names). Example: “The menu listed several dulce pastries for dessert.”
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."
Word forms
more dulce comparative, dulced past tense, dulces plural, Dulces plural, dulces singular, most dulce superlative
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The menu listed several _____ pastries for dessert.
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).