muy dulce
/mui dulθe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "very sweet" is translated into Spanish as muy dulce.
muy dulce is used to describe a food or drink that has a high sugar content. Like in English, the phrase can also be used metaphorically to describe a person's personality or a kind gesture.
Which one should you use?
When using the phrase, the verb you choose changes the meaning slightly. Use muy dulce with the verb ser to describe an inherent quality, such as a candy that is naturally sweet. Use it with the verb estar to describe a specific state or taste in a particular moment, such as saying a cup of coffee is sweet right now.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase tremendamente dulce is used to emphasize a high level of sweetness.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective part of the phrase must agree in number with the noun it describes. While muy dulce is singular, it becomes muy dulces when describing plural nouns.
Did you know?
- The word dulce is a cognate of the English word 'dulcet', which is typically used to describe soothing sounds rather than tastes.
- While muy dulce describes a personality trait, using the noun form dulzura is a common term of endearment similar to 'honey' or 'sweetie'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a person muy dulce is a pure compliment, whereas calling someone 'very sweet' in English can sometimes imply they are 'sappy'.
Examples in context
- Tom es muy dulce.Tom is very sweet.This sentence illustrates using the phrase to describe a person's personality.Tatoeba #1654628 by hayastan, translation #1650249 by Spamster
- Esto está muy dulce.This is very sweet.This sentence shows how to use the phrase to describe the taste of something in the moment.Tatoeba #7153323 by arh, translation #7789182 by shekitten
- Es muy dulce de tu parte.That's very sweet of you.This sentence demonstrates using the phrase to describe a kind gesture.Tatoeba #1403601 by marcelostockle, translation #16476 by CK
- Tu mensaje fue muy dulce.Your message was very sweet.
- La tarta de fresas estaba sumamente dulce.The strawberry cake was extremely sweet.
- Tu regalo fue extraordinariamente dulce.Your gift was extraordinarily sweet.
- El postre estaba increíblemente dulce.The dessert was incredibly sweet.
- El chocolate es exquisitamente dulce.Chocolate is exquisitely sweet.
- La tarta de fresas estaba súper dulce.The strawberry cake was super sweet.
- Tu regalo fue mega dulce.Your gift was mega sweet.
- El postre estaba recontra dulce.The dessert was crazy sweet.
- Ese cachorro es dulcísimo.That puppy is so sweet.
- La tarta está tremendamente dulce.The pie is tremendously sweet.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are tasting a dessert together.
- DanielPrueba este pastel, Sofía.Try this cake, Sofía.
- SofíaGracias, pero creo que está muy dulce.Thanks, but I think it is very sweet.
- Daniel¿De verdad? A mí me gusta así.Really? I like it that way.
- SofíaPara mí es demasiado, es muy dulce.For me it's too much, it is very sweet.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dulce, muy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
