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How do you say "sweet" in Spanish?
Dulce
In Spanish, "sweet" is Dulce.
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Pronunciation
Say 'Dulce' by keeping the vowels short and pure, say any z or soft c as a th sound, the Castilian way, and remember stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Grammar notes
Dulce is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
El mango está maduro y dulce.
The mango is ripe and sweet.
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How to remember Dulce
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Questions about Dulce
How do you pronounce Dulce?
Say 'Dulce' by keeping the vowels short and pure, say any z or soft c as a th sound, the Castilian way, and remember stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Is Dulce formal or casual?
Dulce is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Dulce used in Spanish?
Dulce is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: El mango está maduro y dulce. (The mango is ripe and sweet.).
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