allergia alle arachidi
The English phrase peanut allergy is translated into Italian as allergia alle arachidi.
This phrase describes an immune system reaction that occurs when a person eats or touches peanuts. In medical or dining contexts, you can use the verb avere (to have) or soffrire di (to suffer from) with this phrase.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of allergia (allergy), alle (to the, feminine plural) and arachidi (peanuts).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the plural arachidi because the allergy is typically associated with the food group in general rather than a single peanut.
Did you know?
- The word arachidi shares a root with the Greek word for 'spider', arachne, because the shape of the peanut shell or the way they grow was once thought to resemble spider-like structures.
- In Italian, the term arachidi is specifically used for the peanut, but in casual conversation people often call them noccioline, which translates to 'little hazelnuts'.
- The word allergia is a loanword from the German Allergie, which was originally constructed from Greek roots meaning 'other work'.
Examples in context
- Soffre di un'allergia alle arachidi.He suffers from a peanut allergy.This sentence is useful for describing someone who suffers from an allergia alle arachidi.Tatoeba #13006574 by Nuel, translation #13006573 by Nuel
- Ho sviluppato un'allergia alle arachidi.I developed a peanut allergy.This sentence is useful for stating that you developed an allergia alle arachidi.Tatoeba #13906611 by Nuel, translation #13906609 by Nuel
- Deve fare attenzione per via della sua allergia alle arachidi.He must be careful because of his peanut allergy.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are ordering food at a restaurant.
- LorenzoPosso ordinare questo piatto, Chiara?Can I order this dish, Chiara?
- ChiaraControlla se contiene arachidi, Lorenzo.Check if it contains peanuts, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoHai ragione, ho l'allergia alle arachidi.You are right, I have a peanut allergy.
- ChiaraAllora chiediamo al cameriere.Then let's ask the waiter.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alle, allergia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
