Dulce
Americannoun
Usage
What does dulce mean? Dulce is Spanish for “sweet.” It most commonly shows up in English in foods whose names come from Spanish, like dulce de leche and pan dulce.In Spanish, dulce literally means “sweet,” but it’s commonly used to refer to sugary treats—much like how we use the word sweets in English.The related English word dolce (which is taken from Italian instead of Spanish) means sweet or soft.Dulce is also used as a female name, especially in places where Spanish is spoken.Example: Although dulce de leche and caramel look and taste a lot alike, caramel is made from sugar, while dulce de leche is made from sweetened milk.
Example Sentences
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City officials say nearly 20 tons of trash -- from plastic and glass bottles to food waste -- is collected every week at Agua Dulce.
From Barron's
“Dulce Benvenida, why are you awake now?”
From Literature
At women’s clothing store Isabella Blush, located a block away from where the operation took place, Dulce Ramirez said she was inside the store when she first heard screaming.
From Los Angeles Times
The store, located in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix, offers Mexican and other Latin American staples, including tortillas, pan dulce, agua frescas and ceviches “prepared in small batches throughout the day,” according to a statement from the company.
From Los Angeles Times
One of my favorite salad-sandwich combos is at Cafe Dulce in Little Tokyo.
From Los Angeles Times
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