celíaco
The Portuguese word for coeliac is celíaco.
The term refers to a person with a medical condition that prevents them from digesting gluten. When discussing this topic, you may encounter related terms such as glúten (gluten), trigo (wheat), cevada (barley) and centeio (rye).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes its ending to agree with the gender and number of the people being described. Use celíaca when referring to a female person. For a group of men or a mixed-gender group, use the masculine plural celíacos. If you are referring to a group of only women, use the feminine plural celíacas.
Did you know?
- The word celíaco traces its roots back to the Ancient Greek word for 'belly' or 'abdomen', reflecting the physical connection to the digestive system.
- When reading food labels in a Portuguese supermarket, you should look for the phrase isento de glúten to ensure a product is safe for a celíaco.
- While celíaco is the medical term, people often use the phrase intolerante ao glúten in casual conversation to describe the same dietary restriction.
Examples in context
- Tenho Doença Celíaca.I have Coeliac Disease.
- Sou Celíaco.I am Coeliac.
- Sou Portador de Doença Celíaca.I am a Carrier of Coeliac Disease.
- Sou Paciente com Doença Celíaca.I am a Patient with Coeliac Disease.
- Ele é celíaco e não come trigo.He is coeliac and does not eat wheat.
- O meu irmão é celíaco desde pequeno.My brother has been coeliac since he was little.
Example conversation
A man is ordering food at a restaurant.
- BeatrizVocê é celíaco, Gabriel?Are you coeliac, Gabriel?
- GabrielSim, eu sou celíaco.Yes, I am coeliac.
- BeatrizVou verificar os ingredientes para você.I will check the ingredients for you.
- GabrielObrigado, Beatriz.Thank you, Beatriz.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries celíaco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
