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    Dulcinea (en. Dulcinea)

    /dul.siˈne.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Name of an idealized woman, often used in a romantic sense.
    In the novel, he refers to his beloved as his 'dulcinea'.
    En la novela, él se refiere a su amada como su 'dulcinea'.
    A person who is considered someone's platonic love.
    She is his dulcinea, always present in his thoughts.
    Ella es su dulcinea, siempre presente en sus pensamientos.
    A term that symbolizes the idealization of love.
    Elaine was not just a friend, but the dulcinea of his heart.
    Elaine no era solo una amiga, sino la dulcinea de su corazón.

    Etymology

    The term 'dulcinea' comes from the work 'Don Quijote de la Mancha' by Miguel de Cervantes, where Dulcinea del Toboso is the figure of the protagonist's unattainable love.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sweeter than Dulcinea
    It refers to something or someone extremely sweet or loving.
    más dulce que Dulcinea
    to be someone's Dulcinea
    To be someone's loved and idealized person.
    ser la Dulcinea de alguien

    Related Words

    ideal
    Something regarded as perfect or the highest standard.
    ideal
    muse
    A person who inspires artists, especially in the realm of love.
    musa
    romantic
    Related to love, to the idealization of feelings.
    romántico

    Slang Meanings

    Platonic or unrequited love.
    He always talks about his sweet dulcinea, even though he knows he will never be with her.
    Él siempre habla de su dulce dulcinea, aunque sabe que nunca estará con ella.
    A person with whom one has an idealized relationship.
    The girl he likes is just his dulcinea, a dream from which he does not want to awaken.
    La chica que le gusta es solo su dulcinea, un sueño del que no quiere despertar.