senza glutine
The Italian phrase for "gluten free" is senza glutine.
senza glutine is used to describe food that does not contain the protein called gluten. In Italy, you will often see the abbreviation SG on food packaging to indicate that products are gluten-free.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition senza (without) and the noun glutine (gluten).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Lombardy, some locals may use sanza glutine instead of senza glutine.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase senza glutine is invariable, meaning it does not change its form for gender or number when describing different foods.
Did you know?
- The Italian word glutine shares the same Latin root as the English word 'glue', as both refer to the sticky consistency of the protein.
- Italy has some of the world's most stringent laws regarding senza glutine labeling, ensuring that gluten-free products are strictly monitored by health authorities.
- While senza glutine is the standard, you may see the term per celiaci (for celiacs) on menus to signal that a dish is safe for those with the condition.
Examples in context
- Questo pane è senza glutine.This bread is gluten-free.This sentence is useful for identifying that a specific bread is senza glutine.Tatoeba #11082344 by Guybrush88, translation #2230279 by Hybrid
- Ha delle opzioni senza glutine?Do you have any gluten-free options?This sentence is useful for asking if there are any senza glutine options available.Tatoeba #13261773 by Guybrush88, translation #13247821 by Lumi
- Tom fece della pasta senza glutine.Tom made gluten-free pasta.This sentence is useful for describing that Tom made pasta that is senza glutine.Tatoeba #11096202 by Guybrush88, translation #8996608 by Hybrid
- Vorrei ordinare una pizza, per favore, ma è possibile averla senza glutine?I would like to order a pizza, please, but is it possible to have it gluten free?
- Ho delle restrizioni alimentari e necessito di piatti privi di glutine.I have dietary restrictions and need gluten-free dishes.
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Example conversation
At a restaurant, Francesco is asking about the menu options.
- FrancescoGiulia, ci sono piatti senza glutine qui?Giulia, are there any gluten free dishes here?
- GiuliaSì, la nostra pasta è senza glutine.Yes, our pasta is gluten free.
- FrancescoOttimo, allora prendo la pasta.Great, then I will have the pasta.
- GiuliaPerfetto, te la porto subito.Perfect, I will bring it to you right away.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
