Dulce
/ˈdʊl.seɪ/noun
A sweet thing or sweetened item, especially a confection or dessert in Spanish and related contexts.
Did you know?Dulce comes from Latin dulcis, a word that could describe sweetness in taste, but also sweetness in character — proof that language has long linked flavor with emotional power.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dl̥k-
“A root associated with sweetness or pleasantness.”
Latin
Latin
dulcis
“Sweet, pleasant, agreeable.”
Old French
Old French
doulz
“Sweet.”
Middle English
English
dulce
“Sweet; sugary; pleasant.”
Modern English
English
dulce
“A sweet confection or sweetened food, especially in Spanish-influenced usage.”
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