glúten
/ˈɡlu.tẽj̃/masculine
The Portuguese word for gluten is glúten.
glúten refers to the cereal protein found in various foods. When you want to describe something as being gluten-free, such as on food packaging or menus, the standard phrase is sem glúten.
Meaning: cereal protein (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈɡlu.tẽj̃/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often forget to include the acute accent on the first syllable. However, the accent on glúten is required.
Did you know?
- If you are looking for gluten-free products in a Portuguese supermarket, look for the acronym SG, which stands for sem glúten, a common shorthand on packaging.
- In Brazil, the term sem glúten is strictly regulated by ANVISA, the national health agency, meaning food cannot use this label unless it meets specific safety thresholds.
- In Portuguese culinary contexts, the word liga is often used to describe the 'binding' property that glúten provides to dough.
Examples in context
- Arroz não contém glúten.Rice doesn't contain gluten.This sentence is useful for stating that rice does not contain glúten.Tatoeba #12364879 by heo598, translation #9883156 by CK
- Este alimento não contém glúten.This food is gluten-free.This sentence is useful for stating that a specific food is gluten-free, using glúten.Tatoeba #1537088 by alexmarcelo, translation #1537097 by erikspen
- Tom gosta de macarrão sem glúten.Tom likes gluten-free noodles.This sentence is useful for saying that someone likes gluten-free noodles, using glúten.Tatoeba #11028476 by omniglotman, translation #6767436 by Eccles17
- O glúten pode causar problemas de saúde em algumas pessoas.Gluten can cause health problems in some people.
Example conversation
Mariana and Rodrigo are shopping at a supermarket.
- MarianaRodrigo, você viu se este biscoito tem glúten?Rodrigo, did you see if this biscuit has gluten?
- RodrigoNão, Mariana, deixe-me ler o rótulo.No, Mariana, let me read the label.
- RodrigoPode ficar tranquila, este não tem glúten.You can rest easy, this one doesn't have gluten.
- MarianaQue bom, eu não posso comer glúten.That's good, I cannot eat gluten.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gluten” translations and entries glúten, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
