dulce de leche
The English phrase dulce de leche is expressed in Italian as dulce de leche.
dulce de leche refers to a thick, sweet, caramel-like spread that is made from milk and sugar.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Sicilian dialect, one way to say dulce de leche is caramelu ri latte.
Did you know?
- Although the phrase is used in Italy, dulce de leche is actually Spanish. Italian speakers borrow the term directly from Spanish to describe the specific Latin American confection.
- While dulce de leche is used in Italian, the local version of this sweet treat is often called crema caramellata or latte caramellato.
- Because dulce de leche is a foreign name, an Italian menu might list it in italics to signal it is an international delicacy rather than a traditional Italian dessert.
Examples in context
- Il caramello al latte è un'imperdibile prelibatezza qui! Devi provarlo assolutamente!Milk caramel is an unmissable delicacy here! You absolutely have to try it!
- Il dulce de leche è delizioso.The dulce de leche is delicious.
- Vuoi un po' di dulce de leche?Do you want some dulce de leche?
- Ho comprato un barattolo di dulce de leche.I bought a jar of dulce de leche.
Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are sharing a dessert in a cafe.
- ChiaraTi piace il dolce con il dulce de leche?Do you like the dessert with dulce de leche?
- MatteoSì, lo adoro, è molto cremoso.Yes, I love it, it is very creamy.
- ChiaraAnche io, ne vorrei ancora un po'.Me too, I would like a little more.
- MatteoOrdiniamo un'altra porzione allora.Let's order another portion then.
