dessert
masculine
The English phrase dessert can be translated into Italian using dessert or dolce.
Meaning: sweet confection served as the last course of a meal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| dessert | masculine | |
| dolce | /ˈdol.t͡ʃe/ | masculine |
Both terms refer to a sweet confection served as the last course of a meal. gelato is the Italian ice cream often seen as a dessert.
Which one should you use?
When ordering a single dessert in a restaurant, Italians are more likely to say un dolce than un dessert.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the Italian word dolce is dolci.
Did you know?
- The word dolce is used in the phrase dolce far niente, which translates to the 'sweetness of doing nothing'.
- In Italy, it is common to pair a dolce with a digestive drink like limoncello or grappa to help the stomach process the sugar.
- The word dolce is frequently used in music terminology to instruct a performer to play 'sweetly' or 'softly'.
Examples in context
- Io amo i dessert.I love dessert.This sentence shows how to express a general preference for dessert.Tatoeba #7415675 by Guybrush88, translation #1875812 by Spamster
- Che c'è per dessert?What is for dessert?This sentence is useful for asking what is being served for dessert.Tatoeba #3385703 by Guybrush88, translation #1747539 by belgavox
- Finì il suo dessert.He finished his dessert.This sentence illustrates the use of the word dessert when describing the completion of a dish.Tatoeba #9196154 by Guybrush88, translation #7384971 by CH
- Per favore, portateci il dessert della casa.Please bring us the dessert of the house.
- Non vedo l'ora di assaggiare il tuo dolce fatto in casa.I can't wait to taste your homemade dessert.
- Portami un piatto di dolci, per favore.Bring me a plate of sweets, please.
- Vorrei assaggiare una fetta di torta alla frutta, per favore.I would like to taste a slice of fruit cake, please.
- Che gusti di gelato preferisci come dolce?Which gelato flavors do you prefer for dessert?
- Hai provato la pasticceria locale? Fanno dei dolci incredibili!Have you tried the local pastry shop? They make incredible desserts!
- 279 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is finishing a meal at a restaurant.
- ChiaraHai voglia di un dessert?Do you want a dessert?
- MatteoSì, vorrei un dessert al cioccolato.Yes, I would like a chocolate dessert.
- ChiaraOttima idea, Matteo.Great idea, Matteo.
- MatteoAllora ordiniamo subito.Then let's order right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dessert” translations and entries dolce, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
