sono allergico alla frutta a guscio
To say "I have a tree nut allergy" in Italian, use sono allergico alla frutta a guscio.
This phrase is a statement used to inform others that the speaker is allergic to tree nuts.
What does it mean word for word?
The term for tree nuts, frutta a guscio, literally translates to "fruit in a shell".
Which one should you use?
While the most common way to express this is using the adjective in sono allergico alla frutta a guscio (I am allergic to tree nuts), you can also use the noun-based construction Ho un'allergia alla frutta a guscio (I have a tree nut allergy).
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the adjective 'allergico' must change to the feminine form allergica, resulting in sono allergica alla frutta a guscio.
Did you know?
- While guscio refers to the shell of a nut, the word is a relative of the French gousse, which refers to a pea pod.
- In Italy, the phrase frutta a guscio is a broad legal and culinary term that covers everything from hazelnuts and walnuts to pistachios.
- The word guscio is used for any protective outer casing, meaning it can refer to a nut shell, an eggshell or even a snail shell.
Examples in context
- Sì, ho un'allergia alle noci.Yes, I have a tree nut allergy.
- Mi dispiace, ma ho un'allergia alle noci. Possiamo scegliere un altro posto?I'm sorry, but I have a tree nut allergy. Can we choose another place?
- Sono allergico alla frutta a guscio, quindi non posso mangiare questo.I have a tree nut allergy, so I cannot eat this.
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are ordering dessert at a restaurant.
- GiuliaFrancesco, cosa prendi come dolce?Francesco, what are you getting for dessert?
- FrancescoPrendo la torta, ma sono allergico alla frutta a guscio.I'll have the cake, but I have a tree nut allergy.
- GiuliaAllora chiediamo al cameriere se è sicura.Then let's ask the waiter if it's safe.
- FrancescoSì, è meglio fare così.Yes, it's better to do that.
