Senza glutine
The Italian phrase for "no gluten" is Senza glutine.
Senza glutine is the standard way to describe food or products that do not contain the protein gluten, such as when shopping in Italian supermarkets or eating at restaurants.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition senza (without) and the noun glutine (gluten).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun glutine is a masculine noun and does not change its form when used in this phrase.
Did you know?
- Italy is often considered a global leader in gluten-free dining because the Italian government provides financial subsidies to celiac patients to help them purchase senza glutine products.
- The word glutine shares a common ancestor with the English word 'glue'. Both derive from the Latin 'gluten', which originally referred to a sticky substance or a glue-like adhesive.
- When ordering at a restaurant, you can ask if a dish is adatto ai celiaci (suitable for celiacs) to ensure the kitchen follows strict cross-contamination protocols.
Examples in context
- Non mangio pasta né pane perché contengono glutine. Avete dei piatti senza glutine?I don't eat pasta or bread because they contain gluten. Do you have any gluten-free dishes?
- Questo pane è senza glutine.This bread is gluten-free.
- Cerco un dolce senza glutine.I am looking for a gluten-free dessert.
- Tutti i nostri prodotti sono senza glutine.All our products are gluten-free.
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are looking at a menu in a restaurant.
- MartinaAlessandro, guarda! C'è la pizza senza glutine.Alessandro, look! There is gluten-free pizza.
- AlessandroDavvero? È un'ottima notizia.Really? That is great news.
- MartinaPrendiamo quella, così posso mangiarla.Let's get that one, so I can eat it.
- AlessandroD'accordo, ordiniamo subito.Agreed, let's order right away.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries senza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
