alergia a los frutos secos
/aleɾxja a los fɾutos sekos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "nut allergy" is translated into Spanish as alergia a los frutos secos.
alergia a los frutos secos is used to express a general nut allergy, which is an immune system reaction that occurs after eating or touching nuts.
Which one should you use?
While alergia a los frutos secos refers to a general allergy to various types of nuts, you may need more specific terms depending on the nut involved. For example, use alergia a las nueces to specify a walnut allergy and alergia a los cacahuates to specify a peanut allergy.
Did you know?
- The word cacahuete comes from the Nahuatl word cacahuatl, which was the original name for the cacao bean.
- Depending on the country, a 'cashew' might be called marañón, anacardo or castaña de cajú, creating three different ways to specify a cashew allergy.
- If you are in a bakery, asking for frutos secos might result in being offered raisins or dried apricots, as these are also technically dried fruits.
Examples in context
- Tengo una alergia a los frutos secos, por favor, evite cualquier plato que los contenga.I have a nut allergy, please avoid any dish that contains them.
- Sufro una alergia a las nueces, lo siento, pero no puedo comer ningún alimento que las contenga.I suffer from a walnut allergy, I'm sorry, but I cannot eat any food containing them.
- Tengo una alergia a los cacahuates, así que, por favor, asegúrese de que no haya ningún producto con ellos.I have a peanut allergy, so please make sure there are no products containing them.
- No puedo comer nada con nueces. ¡Mi alergia es terrible!I can't eat anything with walnuts. My allergy is terrible!
- ¡Cuidado con los cacahuates! Tengo una alergia fuerte.Watch out for peanuts! I have a strong allergy.
- Tengo una alergia a los frutos secos muy fuerte.I have a very strong nut allergy.
- Debes avisar al camarero sobre tu alergia a los frutos secos.You must tell the waiter about your nut allergy.
Example conversation
A customer informs a waiter about her allergy at a restaurant.
- Javier¿Tiene alguna restricción alimentaria, María?Do you have any dietary restrictions, María?
- MaríaSí, tengo alergia a los frutos secos.Yes, I have a nut allergy.
- JavierEntendido, Javier avisará al cocinero.Understood, Javier will notify the cook.
- MaríaMuchas gracias por su ayuda.Thank you very much for your help.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
