dolç

Dolç is a Catalan adjective meaning sweet or sugary. It is used to describe flavors and scents, as well as qualities or actions that are pleasant, gentle, or endearing. In everyday language, dolç can modify both tangible things, such as food, and intangible ones, such as a personality or style.

Etymology and form: Dolç derives from Latin dulcis and has developed through the history of the Catalan language. The word is written with the cedilla under the c to indicate the soft s sound. Like other Catalan adjectives, dolç agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (for example, a sweet flavor vs. a sweet person).

Usage in context: In Catalan cuisine, dolç describes desserts and sweet flavors. It is also used metaphorically to express kindness or a pleasant demeanor, as in phrases referring to a “sweet character.” The term appears in various idiomatic expressions and is a common element of everyday Catalan vocabulary.

As a surname and cultural note: Dolç is also found as a Catalan surname and occasionally appears in toponyms or family names within Catalan-speaking regions. As with many language-based terms, its prominence is strongest in areas where Catalan is spoken and written.

See also: Related terms in Romance languages include the Spanish dulce and the Italian dolce, which share the same Latin root dulcis. Dolç, as a distinct Catalan word, reflects the phonetic and orthographic conventions of Catalan pronunciation.