A1 — Beginneradjective
dolce
sweet, gentle, soft
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
zuccherinomielososoavemorbido
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
amarosalatoasproagro
Usage note
Taste: 'dolce' = sweet. Figuratively: 'voce dolce' = gentle voice, 'carattere dolce' = gentle nature. 'Soave' = smooth/mellow. 'Morbido' = soft (texture).
Example
"Questo dessert è troppo dolce per me."
"This dessert is too sweet for me."
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