Soy alérgico al maní
/soi aleɾxiko al mani/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I am allergic to peanuts" is translated into Spanish as Soy alérgico al maní.
This phrase is a statement used to inform others that eating peanuts causes an adverse immune reaction.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means "I am allergic to the peanut". In Spanish, using the singular noun with a definite article is a common way to refer to a food group or substance in general.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word used for peanuts depends on where you are. In Latin America, maní is the most widely used term. In Spain, the term cacahuete is commonly used instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must match the gender of the speaker. If you are male, use the masculine form alérgico. If you are female, you must change the adjective to the feminine form alérgica, as in Soy alérgica al maní.
Did you know?
- In Spain, the term cacahuete is used, which is believed to be a corruption of the Nahuatl word cacahuatl meaning 'cacao'.
- While English uses 'allergic' for both medicine and food, Spanish speakers often use intolerante to distinguish between a life-threatening allergy and a digestive sensitivity.
- The word maní used for peanuts is not of European origin, but was borrowed from Taíno, an indigenous language of the Caribbean.
Examples in context
- Tengo una alergia al maníI have a peanut allergy
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are ordering food at a restaurant.
- ElenaEste postre se ve delicioso.This dessert looks delicious.
- JavierTen cuidado, Elena, tiene nueces y maní.Be careful, Elena, it has nuts and peanuts.
- ElenaEs verdad, soy alérgico al maní.That's true, I am allergic to peanuts.
- JavierBusquemos otra opción en el menú.Let's look for another option on the menu.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alérgico, maní, soy, CC BY-SA 4.0.
