/ˈdulθe/
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Translation
sweet, gentle, candy
Word origin
From Latin dulcis ('sweet'). The same root underlies the English words below.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- dulcis
- English cognates
- dulcet, dulcimer
Grammar
Femininedulce
Masc pluraldulces
Examples
, .
The cake was too sweet for my taste, but everyone else loved it.
suave .
She has a very gentle and soft voice when she speaks.
.
The children always ask for sweets when they go to the shop with grandma.
azúcar; .
I prefer coffee without sugar; I do not like sweet things.
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My grandmother always prepares sweets for the children.
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