Dulce

American  

[duhl-see] / ˈdʌl si /

Or Dulcie

noun

1. a female given name: from the Latin word meaning “sweet.”

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Usage

What does dulce mean? Dulce is Spanish for “sweet.” It most commonly shows up in English in foods whose names come from Spanish, like dulce de leche and pan dulce.In Spanish, dulce literally means “sweet,” but it’s commonly used to refer to sugary treats—much like how we use the word sweets in English.The related English word dolce (which is taken from Italian instead of Spanish) means sweet or soft.Dulce is also used as a female name, especially in places where Spanish is spoken.Example: Although dulce de leche and caramel look and taste a lot alike, caramel is made from sugar, while dulce de leche is made from sweetened milk.