senza latticini
The English phrase "no dairy" is translated into Italian as senza latticini.
This phrase is used to describe food or drinks that do not contain milk or milk-based products.
Did you know?
- If you have a severe allergy, Italians may distinguish between senza latticini and senza lattosio, as the latter refers specifically to lactose-free products that may still contain milk proteins.
- Ordering a caffè in Italy is naturally senza latticini because it is a shot of espresso, unlike the English 'coffee' which often implies milk.
- The word latticini comes from the Latin 'lac', which is the same root found in the English word 'lactation'.
Examples in context
- Mi scusi, ma potrebbe preparare il piatto senza latticini?Excuse me, could you prepare the dish without dairy?
- Mi dispiace, ma sono intollerante al lattosio. Potrebbe evitare ingredienti contenenti latticini nel piatto?I'm sorry, but I am lactose intolerant. Could you avoid ingredients containing dairy in the dish?
- Non mangio latticini. Niente latticini nel mio piatto, per favore!I don't eat dairy. No dairy in my dish, please!
- Sono vegano/vegana, quindi non mangio latticini. Potreste preparare qualcosa senza di essi?I'm vegan, so I don't eat dairy. Could you prepare something without it?
- Sono allergico/allergica alle proteine del latte, quindi potrei avere una reazione se mangio latticini.I'm allergic to milk proteins, so I may have a reaction if I eat dairy.
- Avete opzioni senza latticini?Do you have any dairy-free options?
- Questo dolce è senza latticini.This dessert is dairy-free.
- Il menù offre piatti senza latticini.The menu offers dairy-free dishes.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are at a restaurant looking at the menu.
- MartinaLorenzo, ci sono piatti senza latticini?Lorenzo, are there any dairy-free dishes?
- LorenzoSì, controlliamo subito il menù.Yes, let's check the menu right away.
- MartinaOttimo, io non posso mangiare latticini.Great, I cannot eat dairy.
- LorenzoNessun problema, Martina, troveremo qualcosa.No problem, Martina, we will find something.
