How do you say "sweet" in Italian?

Dolce

Adjective Noun

In Italian, "sweet" is Dolce.

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Pronunciation

Dolce is DOHL-cheh, stress on the first syllable, with 'ce' making a soft CH sound at the end.

Grammar notes

Dolce is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Il mango è maturo e dolce.

The mango is ripe and sweet.

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How to remember Dolce

Dolce gives us gelato dolce and other sweet Italian desserts you may already know from menus.

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Questions about Dolce

How do you pronounce Dolce?

Dolce is DOHL-cheh, stress on the first syllable, with 'ce' making a soft CH sound at the end.

Is Dolce formal or casual?

Dolce is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Dolce used in Italian?

Dolce is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Il mango è maturo e dolce. (The mango is ripe and sweet.).

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