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How do you say "candy" in Mexican Spanish?
el dulce
In Mexican Spanish, "candy" is el dulce.
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Pronunciation
DOOL-seh, with stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun. Plural: dulces. Regular noun. Dulce also means sweet as an adjective.
Example sentence
Compro dulces en la tienda para los niños.
I buy candy at the store for the children.
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How to remember el dulce
Dulce means sweet. Candy is sweet, so the name describes what it is.
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Questions about el dulce
How do you say "candy" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "candy" is el dulce. It is a noun.
Is el dulce masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun. Plural: dulces. Regular noun. Dulce also means sweet as an adjective.
How is el dulce used in a sentence?
Use el dulce as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Compro dulces en la tienda para los niños. (I buy candy at the store for the children.).
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