Dulcemente (en. Sweetly)

/dulθeˈmente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a manner that has a sweet taste or quality.
The candy dissolves sweetly in the mouth.
El caramelo se disuelve dulcemente en la boca.
Indicates a gentle or delicate way of doing something.
She spoke sweetly to calm the child.
Ella habló dulcemente para calmar al niño.
Refers to situations that happen pleasantly.
Summer arrived sweetly, bringing radiant days.
El verano llegó dulcemente, trayendo días radiantes.

Etymology

It comes from the adjective 'dulce', which means 'sweet' in English, plus the suffix '-mente' that indicates adverbiality.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sweetly said
Expressed in a gentle or affectionate manner.
dulcemente dicho
to love sweetly
Desire to love tenderly.
querer dulcemente
to live sweetly
To enjoy life in a pleasurable way.
vivir dulcemente

Related Words

sweet
That has a pleasant and sugary taste.
dulce
sweetness
Quality of being sweet or having a gentle behavior.
dulzura
to sweeten
To make something sweeter or softer.
endulzar

Slang Meanings

In an affectionate or tender manner.
When he speaks to me, he does so sweetly, as if I were a child.
Cuando me habla, lo hace dulcemente, como si fuera un niño.
To go through a situation with great calm.
We resolved that argument sweetly, without fighting.
Esa discusión la resolvimos dulcemente, sin pelear.