allergico alle arachidi
The English phrase 'allergic to peanuts' is translated into Italian as allergico alle arachidi.
This phrase is used to describe someone having a medical condition that causes a negative reaction when eating peanuts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase contains the articulated preposition alle, which is a combination of a (to) and le (the), followed by arachidi (peanuts).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes based on the gender and number of the people being described. If a woman is the one with the allergy, use allergica alle arachidi. When referring to a group of people, use the masculine plural form allergici alle arachidi. If referring to a group consisting only of women, use the feminine plural form allergiche alle arachidi.
Did you know?
- In an Italian restaurant, stating sono allergico may prompt the server to ask if it is an allergia (true allergy) or an intolleranza (intolerance), as the kitchen treats these with different levels of severity.
- While 'arachidi' is the standard term for peanuts, you might also hear them called 'noccioline' in casual settings, which literally translates to 'little hazelnuts'.
- While arachidi refers specifically to peanuts, Italians often use the broader term frutta a guscio (shell fruit) when discussing allergies to include walnuts and hazelnuts.
Examples in context
- È allergico alle arachidi.He's allergic to peanuts.This sentence shows how to use allergico alle arachidi to describe a third-person male.Tatoeba #13006510 by Nuel, translation #13006508 by Nuel
- Sono allergico alle arachidi.I'm allergic to peanuts.This sentence shows how to use allergico alle arachidi to describe oneself.Tatoeba #6562590 by Guybrush88, translation #2546035 by CK
- Tom è allergico alle arachidi.Tom is allergic to peanuts.This sentence shows how to use allergico alle arachidi with a specific name.Tatoeba #2534415 by Guybrush88, translation #1025107 by CK
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Example conversation
Giulia and Lorenzo are ordering food at a restaurant.
- GiuliaCosa vuoi mangiare, Lorenzo?What do you want to eat, Lorenzo?
- LorenzoPrendo la pasta, ma sono allergico alle arachidi.I'll have the pasta, but I am allergic to peanuts.
- GiuliaLo dico subito al cameriere.I will tell the waiter immediately.
- LorenzoGrazie, Giulia, è molto importante.Thanks, Giulia, it is very important.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
