apto para veganos
/abto paɾa beɡanos/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for vegan friendly is apto para veganos.
The phrase apto para veganos is commonly used on menus, product packaging and signage to indicate that items contain no animal products.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase apto para veganos literally translates to suitable for vegans.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the noun being described is feminine (such as comida – food), the adjective apto must change to apta, resulting in apta para veganos. Within the phrase, veganos is the plural masculine form of vegano, used here to refer to the group of people (vegans).
Did you know?
- The word apto shares a Latin ancestor with the English word 'apt', meaning both words describe something that is naturally suited or prepared for a specific purpose.
- In some Latin American countries, you might see apto para veganos used for products that are simply 'plant based', even if they are not strictly certified vegan.
- In Spain, you may see apto para veganos alongside the V-Label, a certified European logo that ensures a product meets strict vegan standards.
Examples in context
- ¿Sabes si ese restaurante es amigable con los veganos?Do you know if that restaurant is vegan friendly?
- Este menú es apto para veganos.This menu is vegan friendly.
- ¿Tienen algún plato apto para veganos?Do you have any dishes that are vegan friendly?
- Buscamos un restaurante que sea apto para veganos.We are looking for a restaurant that is vegan friendly.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are deciding where to eat dinner.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿conoces un sitio apto para veganos?María, do you know a vegan friendly place?
- MaríaSí, hay un café muy bueno cerca.Yes, there is a very good cafe nearby.
- Alejandro¿Es un local apto para veganos?Is it a vegan friendly establishment?
- MaríaSí, es totalmente apto para veganos.Yes, it is totally vegan friendly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries apto, para, CC BY-SA 4.0.
