sin cereales
/sin θeɾeales/from spelling rules
The English phrase "grain free" is translated into Spanish as sin cereales.
This phrase is used to describe food that does not contain any grains, such as wheat or corn.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition sin (without) and the plural noun cereales (grains).
Which one should you use?
While sin cereales is the standard way to say grain free, you may occasionally see the singular form sin cereal used in specific product labeling contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
/sin θeɾeales/
Did you know?
- The word cereales comes from the Latin 'cerealis', which relates to 'Ceres', the Roman goddess of agriculture and grain.
- The Spanish word sin is a close relative of the English word 'sans' used in phrases like 'sans teeth, sans eyes'. Both words trace their lineage back to the Latin word sine.
- While sin cereales describes the food, a person with a grain allergy would not call themselves 'grain-free'. They would use the phrase intolerante a los cereales or alérgico a los cereales.
Examples in context
- Este producto es 100% libre de granos.This product is 100% grain free.
- Nuestra dieta se enfoca en alimentos sin granos.Our diet focuses on grain-free foods.
- Mi perro tiene una dieta sin cereales.My dog has a grain-free diet.
- comida para perros sin cerealesGrain free dog food
- Este alimento para perros es sin cereales.This dog food is grain free.
- Busco una galleta que sea sin cereales.I am looking for a grain free cookie.
- La dieta de mi gato es sin cereales.My cat's diet is grain free.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are at a pet supply store.
- Sofía¿Vendes comida para gatos sin cereales?Do you sell grain free cat food?
- JavierSí, tenemos varias opciones sin cereales aquí.Yes, we have several grain free options here.
- SofíaPerfecto, necesito una bolsa para mi mascota.Perfect, I need a bag for my pet.
- JavierMuy bien, Sofía, te ayudaré a elegir.Very well, Sofía, I will help you choose.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
