sou celíaco
In Portuguese, "I am gluten-free" is expressed as sou celíaco.
The phrase is used to inform others that you cannot eat gluten due to a medical condition.
Which one should you use?
You can also use the alternative não como glúten to commonly express that you do not consume gluten.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazilian Portuguese, you may also use Sou alérgico(a) a glúten. to express that you are allergic to gluten, or Sou celíaco(a). to convey that you have celiac disease.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, many people use the phrase Sou alérgico a glúten even if they have a non-allergic intolerance. This is often done to ensure waiters and cooks take the restriction more seriously in a restaurant setting.
- The word celíaco comes from the Ancient Greek word koilĭăkós, which means 'hollow' or 'abdominal'.
- Portuguese uses the verb ser in sou celíaco because celiac disease is viewed as a permanent characteristic of the person.
Examples in context
- Desculpe, eu sou intolerante ao glúten. Você tem opções sem glúten no menu?Excuse me, I am gluten intolerant. Do you have gluten-free options on the menu?
- Eu sigo uma dieta sem glúten. Pode me ajudar a encontrar alimentos apropriados?I follow a gluten-free diet. Can you help me find suitable food?
- Preciso de um prato especial porque sou celíaco.I need a special dish because I am gluten-free.
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Camila are choosing food at a restaurant.
- RodrigoVamos pedir a pizza de queijo?Shall we order the cheese pizza?
- CamilaEu quero, mas o Rodrigo pode comer?I do, but can Rodrigo eat it?
- RodrigoNão posso, eu sou celíaco.I can't, I am gluten-free.
- CamilaVeremos a lista de pratos sem glúten.We will look at the gluten-free dishes list.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries celíaco, sou, CC BY-SA 4.0.
