sono celiaco
The English phrase "I am gluten-free" is translated into Italian as sono celiaco.
This phrase is used to inform others that you have a medical intolerance to gluten. If you are looking for food labels or asking for a specific item, you can simply use the phrase senza glutine, which means "without gluten".
How does it change in a sentence?
A female speaker should use the feminine form sono celiaca instead of the masculine sono celiaco.
Did you know?
- Italy has some of the most advanced laws in the world for celiacs, including a national health system that provides financial reimbursement for the purchase of certified senza glutine foods.
- The word celiaco shares a common ancestor with the English word 'coeliac' and the Greek 'koilia', which both refer to the 'belly' or 'abdomen'.
- The symbol for gluten-free products in Italy is often a crossed-out ear of wheat, which is recognized nationwide as the standard sign for senza glutine.
Examples in context
- Non posso mangiare cibo con glutine.I cannot eat food with gluten.
- Posso vedere un menu senza glutine, per favore?Can I see a gluten-free menu, please?
- Non posso mangiare pane, sono celiaco.I cannot eat bread, I am gluten-free.
- Mi scusi, sono celiaco e devo stare attento.Excuse me, I am gluten-free and I must be careful.
- Avete piatti speciali? Sono celiaco.Do you have special dishes? I am gluten-free.
Example conversation
Chiara and Francesco are at a restaurant.
- ChiaraFrancesco, guarda il menù della pasta.Francesco, look at the pasta menu.
- FrancescoNon posso prenderla, sono celiaco.I can't have it, I am gluten-free.
- ChiaraHai chiesto al cameriere se c'è il risotto?Did you ask the waiter if there is risotto?
- FrancescoSì, mi hanno detto che è sicuro.Yes, they told me it is safe.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries celiaco, sono, CC BY-SA 4.0.
