dolce
/ˈdol.t͡ʃe/
The English phrase 'dulce' is translated into Italian as dolce.
dolce is used to describe a taste that is sugary or sweet.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈdol.tʃe/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word dolce is a cognate of the English word 'docile'. Both stem from the idea of being easy to manage or 'sweet-tempered'.
- The word is used in the phrase dolce far niente, meaning 'the sweetness of doing nothing', describing the pleasure of leisure.
- The Latin ancestor of dolce, dulcem, is the same root found in the English word 'indulge', which originally meant to be made sweet or pleasant.
Examples in context
- Questo vino è molto dolce.This wine is very sweet.
- Preferisco il tè dolce.I prefer sweet tea.
- La crema è troppo dolce per me.The cream is too sweet for me.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are tasting a dessert at a cafe.
- LorenzoTi piace questo dolce?Do you like this sweet?
- GiuliaSì, è davvero dolce.Yes, it is really sweet.
- LorenzoPer me è perfetto.For me, it is perfect.
- GiuliaAnche per me, è delizioso.For me too, it is delicious.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry dolce, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dolce, CC BY-SA 4.0.
