sin lactosa
/sin laɡtosa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "lactose free" is translated into Spanish as sin lactosa.
This phrase is used to describe food or drinks that do not contain lactose.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition sin (without) and the noun lactosa (lactose).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term libre de lactosa is also recognized to mean lactose free.
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike English, which uses the adjective "free", Spanish uses the prepositional construction sin (without) to express the absence of an ingredient.
How do you pronounce it?
/sin laɡtosa/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people may distinguish between sin lactosa, which refers to the absence of lactose, and deslactosada, which describes milk where the lactose has been broken down by enzymes.
- The word sin shares a common ancestor with the English word 'sans', which is often used in high-end fashion or culinary contexts to mean 'without'.
- While libre de lactosa is used in Mexico, using libre to mean 'free' in other contexts can be ambiguous, as it more commonly refers to political or personal liberty.
Examples in context
- Tengo intolerancia a la lactosa, necesito productos sin lactosa, por favorI have lactose intolerance, I need lactose-free products, please
- ¿Tienen opciones sin lactosa en su menú?Do you have lactose-free options on your menu?
- Quisiera un helado sin lactosa, por favorI would like a lactose-free ice cream, please
- ¿Tienen algún queso libre de lactosa?Do you have any lactose-free cheese?
- Mi hijo necesita alimentos sin lactosaMy child needs lactose-free foods
- leche sin lactosaLactose-free milk
- Este yogur es sin lactosa.This yogurt is lactose free.
- ¿Tienen leche sin lactosa?Do you have lactose free milk?
- Busco un postre sin lactosa.I am looking for a lactose free dessert.
Example conversation
At a cafe in a city center.
- Mateo¿Tiene leche sin lactosa para mi café?Do you have lactose free milk for my coffee?
- ElenaSí, tenemos leche sin lactosa en la nevera.Yes, we have lactose free milk in the fridge.
- MateoPerfecto, gracias por la ayuda.Perfect, thanks for the help.
- ElenaDe nada, Mateo.You're welcome, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lactosa, sin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
