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"Sweets" is a form of "sweets", a plural noun which is often translated as "los dulces". "Candy" is a noun which is often translated as "el caramelo". Learn more about the difference between "candy" and "sweets" below.
candy(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (culinary)
a. el caramelo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Stores sell a lot of candy at Halloween!¡Las tiendas venden muchos caramelos en Halloween!
b. el dulce (M) (Latin America)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I like to buy local candies when I travel.Me gusta comprar dulces regionales cuando me voy de viaje.
c. la golosina (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Are you going to give your girlfriend heart-shaped candies for Valentine's Day?¿Le vas a dar golosinas en forma de corazón a tu novia para el Día de San Valentín?
d. la pastilla (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Do you want some candy? - No, I'd rather have something salty.¿Quieres pastillas? - No, preferiría algo salado.
e. la chuchería (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I don't want my kids eating candy between meals.No quiero que mis hijos coman chucherías entre comidas.
f. la chuche (F) (colloquial) (Spain)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
If you want me to buy you candy, you have to be good.Si quieres que te compre chuches, tienes que ser bueno.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. confitar
We are going to candy pecans for Christmas gifts.Vamos a confitar nueces como regalos de Navidad.
sweets(
swits
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. los dulces (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Don't fill up on sweets before dinner.No te llenes de dulces antes de la cena.
sweet
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (sugary)
3. (pleasant)
a. dulce (sound, music)
It was good to hear the sweet sound of her voice again.Estuvo bien volver a oír el dulce sonido de su voz.
b. melodioso (sound, music)
They danced to the sweet strains of the flutes.Bailaban al melodioso son de las flautas.
5. (kind)
6. (delightful)
c. amoroso (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Isn't he sweet? What's his name?¡Qué amoroso! ¿Cómo se llama?
7. (gratifying)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
It was sweet revenge for the defeat of last week.Fue una dulce venganza por la derrota de la semana pasada.
She is enjoying the sweet smell of success.Está disfrutando las mieles del éxito.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el caramelo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The dentist told me to eat fewer sweets.El dentista me dijo que comiera menos caramelos.
c. la golosina (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My uncle always used to bring me sweets when he came to visit.Mi tío siempre me traía golosinas cuando venía a visitarnos.
d. la chuchería (F) (Spain)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Spain
Stop eating sweets; otherwise you won't be hungry at dinner time.Dejen de comer chucherías; si no, no tendrán hambre a la hora de cenar.
e. la chuche (F) (colloquial) (Spain)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
If you eat your soup, I'll give you a sweet.Si te comes la sopa, te daré una chuche.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
11. (colloquial) (terrific) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. genial (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
I got tickets for the concert. - Sweet!Conseguí entradas para el concierto. - ¡Genial!
b. chévere (colloquial) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Tomorrow is going to be a nice day. - Sweet! Shall we go to the beach?Mañana hará buen día. - Chévere! ¿Vamos a la playa?
c. qué padre (colloquial) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Mexico
I'm going to Ibiza on vacation. - Sweet! I'm really jealous.Me voy a Ibiza de vacaciones. - ¡Qué padre! Me das mucha envidia.
d. qué guay (colloquial) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
My parents are going to buy me a car. - Sweet! Will you let me drive it?Mis padres me van a comprar un coche. - ¡Qué guay! ¿Me dejarás conducirlo?
