A1NounMasculine
il dolce
dessert / sweet
/DOL-cheh/
Plural: dolci
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What does ‘dolce’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Come dolce prendo il tiramisù.
For dessert I have tiramisu.
I dolci italiani sono famosi in tutto il mondo.
Italian desserts are famous all over the world.
About This Word
Dolce means both 'sweet' (as an adjective) and 'dessert / sweet dish' (as a noun). 'Vita dolce' means the sweet life — a concept central to Italian culture.
Related Words
tiramisùgelatopanna-cottadessertsecondo