sem glúten
/ˈsẽj̃ ˈɡlu.tẽj̃/word by word
The English phrase "gluten free" is translated into Portuguese as sem glúten.
The phrase is used to describe food that does not contain the protein gluten. It literally means "without gluten".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition sem (without) and the noun glúten (gluten).
How does it change in a sentence?
In English, "gluten-free" is often used as a hyphenated adjective. In Portuguese, sem glúten functions as a prepositional phrase that follows the noun it describes.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈsẽj̃ ˈɡlu.tẽj̃/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word sem is a direct descendant of the Latin word sine, which is also the root of the English word 'sinus' in the sense of a curve or a hollow.
- In Brazil, the term sem glúten is often paired with sem lactose on menus, even when a customer only asks for one, because the two dietary restrictions are culturally linked in the health food scene.
- While you use sem glúten to describe the food, a person who cannot eat gluten describes themselves as celíaco or celíaca.
Examples in context
- Tom gosta de macarrão sem glúten.Tom likes gluten-free noodles.This sentence is useful for showing how to use sem glúten when describing a food preference.Tatoeba #11028476 by omniglotman, translation #6767436 by Eccles17
- Café sem glúten, por favor.Gluten-free coffee, please.
- Este pão é isento de glúten?Is this bread gluten-free?
- Eu procuro um pão sem glúten.I am looking for gluten free bread.
- Este bolo é sem glúten?Is this cake gluten free?
Example conversation
Camila and Gabriel are looking at a menu in a cafe.
- CamilaGabriel, olha as opções sem glúten.Gabriel, look at the gluten free options.
- GabrielParecem ótimas, mas eu quero a torta.They look great, but I want the pie.
- CamilaA torta é sem glúten também?Is the pie gluten free too?
- GabrielNão, eu não tenho alergia.No, I don't have an allergy.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sem, glúten) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sem, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
