allergia ai crostacei
The English phrase "shellfish allergy" is translated into Italian as allergia ai crostacei.
allergia ai crostacei is used to describe an allergy to shellfish. In Italian, the term crostacei (crustaceans) is the standard way to refer to shellfish such as shrimp, lobster and crab in medical or dietary contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of allergia (allergy), ai (to the, masculine plural) and crostacei (crustaceans).
How does it change in a sentence?
It is important to distinguish between types of shellfish. If the allergy specifically concerns clams, mussels or snails rather than shrimp or crabs, you should use the term molluschi (mollusks) to say allergia ai molluschi (allergy to mollusks).
Did you know?
- Menus often use the poetic phrase frutti di mare, meaning 'fruits of the sea', to group together both crostacei and molluschi.
- The word allergia entered the Italian language as a loanword from the German Allergie.
- The Italian word crostacei is the common term used during grocery shopping and dining, whereas the English equivalent 'crustaceans' is typically reserved for scientific contexts.
Examples in context
- Scusi, sono allergico/a ai crostacei. Ha piatti senza crostacei nel menù?Excuse me, I am allergic to shellfish. Do you have dishes without shellfish on the menu?
- Certamente, abbiamo diverse opzioni senza crostacei. Posso consigliarle i nostri piatti a base di pesce?Certainly, we have several options without shellfish. Can I suggest our fish-based dishes?
- Aiuto! Sono allergico/a ai crostacei. Ho bisogno di un medico!Help! I am allergic to shellfish. I need a doctor!
- Sono allergico ai crostacei.I am allergic to shellfish.
- Ho un'allergia ai crostacei.I have a shellfish allergy.
- È un'allergia ai crostacei molto comune.It is a very common shellfish allergy.
- Devo segnalare la mia allergia ai crostacei.I need to report my shellfish allergy.
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are ordering dinner at a restaurant.
- FrancescoMartina, guarda questo piatto di gamberi.Martina, look at this shrimp dish.
- MartinaNon posso mangiarlo per la mia allergia ai crostacei.I can't eat it because of my shellfish allergy.
- FrancescoHai ragione, scusa Francesco.You're right, sorry Francesco.
- MartinaNon preoccuparti, ordinerò un piatto di pasta.Don't worry, I'll order a pasta dish.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries allergia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
