algo dulce
/alɡo dulθe/from spelling rules
In Spanish, something sweet is algo dulce.
The phrase algo dulce is used to refer to any food or drink that has a sugary taste. This includes both solid foods, such as candy and liquid drinks, such as juice.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of algo, meaning something and dulce, meaning sweet.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the adjective dulce follows the indefinite pronoun algo to describe it.
How do you pronounce it?
/alɡo dulθe/
Did you know?
- The English word 'dulcet', often used to describe pleasant sounds, shares the same Latin root as dulce.
- While dulce means 'sweet', it is also the Spanish word for 'candy' in many Latin American countries, such as Mexico.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if someone describes a person's personality as dulce, they are complimenting them for being kind or gentle rather than literally suggesting they taste of sugar.
Examples in context
- Quiero comer algo dulce.I want to eat something sweet.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to eat algo dulce.Tatoeba #2142872 by Shishir, translation #3665218 by _undertoad
- Quiero algo dulce para comer.I want something sweet to eat.Tatoeba #2042138 by Shishir, translation #25179 by CK
- Ahora quiero comer algo dulce.Now I want to eat something sweet.Tatoeba #3711015 by cueyayotl, translation #9584681 by DJ_Saidez
- Eres la luz de mi vida, mi razón para sonreír cada día. Te amo con todo mi corazón.You are the light of my life, my reason to smile every day. I love you with all my heart.
- Desde el momento en que te conocí, supe que mi vida estaría llena de amor y felicidad.From the moment I met you, I knew my life would be filled with love and happiness.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are finishing a delicious dinner at home.
- Lucía¿Te apetece algo dulce después de la cena?Do you feel like having something sweet after dinner?
- JavierSí, me encantaría comer algo dulce.Yes, I would love to eat something sweet.
- LucíaTengo un poco de chocolate en la cocina.I have a little bit of chocolate in the kitchen.
- Javier¡Perfecto, Lucía, vamos a por él!Perfect, Lucía, let's go get it!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries algo, dulce, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
