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dulce means sweet — a common term in Mexican Slang. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 2, 2025

🌶️ Mexican Slang

dulce

adjective • /[DOOL-seh]/

sweet

Example:

El postre está dulce.

The dessert is sweet.

🧠 What does dulce mean?

While 'dulce' typically means 'sweet' referring to taste, in Mexican slang, it takes on an added meaning of 'cool,' 'awesome,' or 'nice.' It's used to describe things, situations, or people you find agreeable or pleasant. Think of it like saying something is 'sweet' in English slang, but 'dulce' is used much more commonly in Mexico.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¡Qué dulce tu coche nuevo!
    Your new car is so sweet! (cool)
  • Esa playera está bien dulce.
    That shirt is really sweet. (nice/cool)
  • ¡Qué dulce que nos vamos de vacaciones!
    How sweet that we're going on vacation! (awesome)
  • Es un tipo muy dulce.
    He's a really sweet guy. (nice/cool)

💡 Did You Know?

In some Latin American countries, calling someone 'mi dulce' is a term of endearment similar to 'sweetheart' or 'honey.'

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "dulce"

Synonyms: rico, sabroso, agradable, chido, padre
Opposites: amargo, ácido, desagradable

🔍 See more mexican slang words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'sweet' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'sweet' in Spanish is 'dulce.'
How do you pronounce 'dulce' in Spanish?
It's pronounced 'DOOL-seh,' with the stress on the first syllable.
How do you use 'dulce' in a sentence?
You can use 'dulce' to describe food, drinks, people, or things. For example: 'El pastel es muy dulce' (The cake is very sweet), or, in slang, '¡Qué dulce tu bicicleta!' (Your bike is so cool!).
What is the English translation of 'dulce'?
The English translation of 'dulce' is 'sweet,' but in Mexican slang, it can also mean 'cool,' 'awesome,' or 'nice.'
Does 'dulce' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'dulce' changes to match the gender and number of the noun it describes. For example, 'dulces galletas' (sweet cookies - feminine plural) or 'dulce niño' (sweet boy - masculine singular).
Is 'dulce' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'dulce' is a very common word in everyday Spanish, both in its literal and slang meanings.
Does 'dulce' have slang or double meanings?
As mentioned, in Mexican slang, 'dulce' can mean 'cool,' 'awesome,' or 'nice.'
Is 'dulce' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
While the literal meaning of 'dulce' remains the same, the slang usage described here is more common in Mexican Spanish than in Spain.

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