cosas dulces
/kosas dulθes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sweet things" is translated into Spanish as cosas dulces.
The phrase cosas dulces is used to refer to sugary foods or treats in a general sense.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cosas (things) and dulces (sweet).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is cosa dulce.
Did you know?
- While dulce describes taste, Spanish has the specific word empalagoso for a 'sweet thing' that is so sugary it becomes sickening or overwhelming.
- While English uses 'sweet' to describe a pleasant person, saying someone is dulce in Spanish can sound unnaturally sugary or even condescending. To describe a kind person, speakers more commonly use amable or simpático.
- While cosas dulces is a general term, parents often use the word golosinas when talking to children about treats. It specifically implies the small, sugary confections one might be told to avoid.
Examples in context
- No le gustan las cosas dulces.He doesn't care for sweet things.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for cosas dulces.Tatoeba #2042127 by Shishir, translation #294934 by CK
- Me haces sentir completo(a)You make me feel complete
- Siempre estás en mis pensamientosYou are always in my thoughts
- Tu amor me llena de felicidadYour love fills me with happiness
- Eres el sueño hecho realidad que nunca supe que teníaYou are the dream come true I never knew I had
- Contigo el tiempo vuelaWith you, time flies
- Eres un(a) amigo(a) incondicionalYou are an unconditional friend
- Gracias por estar siempre ahí para míThank you for always being there for me
- No sé qué haría sin tu amistadI don't know what I would do without your friendship
- Tú haces mi vida más completaYou make my life more complete
- Eres el mejor padre/madre del mundoYou are the best father/mother in the world
- Gracias por estar ahí en los momentos buenos y malosThank you for being there in good times and bad
- Compré muchas cosas dulces para la fiesta.I bought many sweet things for the party.
- ¿Prefieres la sal o las cosas dulces?Do you prefer salty or sweet things?
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are browsing the aisles of a grocery store.
- MateoElena, ¿buscas algo en especial?Elena, are you looking for something in particular?
- ElenaSí, quiero comprar algunas cosas dulces.Yes, I want to buy some sweet things.
- MateoA mí también me encantan las cosas dulces.I love sweet things too.
- Elena¡Perfecto, vamos al pasillo de los chocolates!Perfect, let's go to the chocolate aisle!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
