dolce
sweet; gentle
Pronunciation
/ˈdoltʃe/
Cultural Note
'Dolce' connects sweetness in taste to sweetness in love, a natural Italian association. 'La dolce vita' (the sweet life), Fellini's masterpiece, became a global phrase. In romance, calling someone 'dolce' is one of the most common compliments, implying kindness and warmth.
📝 Example Sentences
Sei così dolce con me.
You are so sweet to me.
Ha un sorriso dolcissimo.
She has a very sweet smile.
Le hai detto delle parole dolci.
You said sweet words to her.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | dolci |
| masculine_plural | dolci |
| feminine_singular | dolce |
| masculine_singular | dolce |
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