Sem glúten
/ˈsẽj̃ ˈɡlu.tẽj̃/word by word
The Portuguese phrase for "no gluten" is Sem glúten.
Sem glúten is used as an adjective to describe food products that do not contain the protein gluten, functioning similarly to "gluten-free" in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of sem, which means "without" and glúten, which is the Portuguese-adapted spelling of the word "gluten".
How does it change in a sentence?
In a sentence, Sem glúten acts as an adjective to describe food.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈsẽj̃ ˈɡlu.tẽj̃/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese restaurants, asking for sem glúten may lead a server to suggest mandioca or tapioca, staples made from cassava that are naturally gluten-free.
- The word sem is so versatile that it creates common Portuguese idioms for absence, such as sem noção, which describes someone who lacks common sense or is clueless.
- The word sem originates from the Latin word sine, which is also the root of the English medical term 'sine qua non'.
Examples in context
- Este pão é sem glúten.This bread is gluten-free.
- Eu procuro um bolo sem glúten.I am looking for a gluten free cake.
- Você tem opções sem glúten aqui?Do you have gluten free options here?
Example conversation
Felipe and Beatriz are looking at a menu in a cafe.
- FelipeBeatriz, você sabe se este doce é sem glúten?Beatriz, do you know if this sweet is gluten free?
- BeatrizAcho que não, Felipe.I don't think so, Felipe.
- FelipeVou perguntar ao garçom se o prato é sem glúten.I will ask the waiter if the dish is gluten free.
- BeatrizBoa ideia, é melhor prevenir.Good idea, it is better to be safe.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sem, glúten) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sem, CC BY-SA 4.0.
