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How do you say "dessert" in Italian?
il dolce
In Italian, "dessert" is il dolce.
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Pronunciation
DOHL-cheh, two syllables. Say 'dohl' + 'cheh.' The stress is on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Il dolce is masculine. The plural is i dolci. Dolce means sweet, and dolce also means a sweet dessert dish.
Example sentence
Il dolce era cioccolato fondente al caffè.
The dessert was dark chocolate at the cafe.
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How to remember il dolce
Dolce means sweet in Italian, and a dolce (dessert) is always something sweet.
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Questions about il dolce
How do you say "dessert" in Italian?
In Italian, "dessert" is il dolce. It is a noun.
Is il dolce masculine or feminine?
Il dolce is masculine. The plural is i dolci. Dolce means sweet, and dolce also means a sweet dessert dish.
How is il dolce used in a sentence?
Use il dolce as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il dolce era cioccolato fondente al caffè. (The dessert was dark chocolate at the cafe.).
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