senza glutine
The English phrase "without gluten" is translated into Italian as senza glutine.
This phrase is used to describe food that does not contain the protein gluten. While senza glutine is the standard Italian translation, you may also encounter the English term gluten free on menus in many modern Italian cafes and restaurants.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition senza (without) and the noun glutine (gluten).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word glutine is an uncountable noun in this context and does not take a plural form when used in this phrase.
Did you know?
- The Italian word senza is a linguistic hybrid, blending the Latin word sine with absentia.
- While senza glutine is the literal term, you may see the term per celiaci (for celiacs) on food labels and menus to denote the same thing.
- Italy is home to the AIC, the Italian Celiac Association, which certifies restaurants and products with a specific cross-symbol to ensure they are truly senza glutine.
Examples in context
- Senza glutine, per favore.Without gluten, please.
- Vorrei un dolce senza glutine, per favore.I would like a gluten-free dessert, please.
- Questo pane è senza glutine?Is this bread without gluten?
- Cerco una pasta senza glutine deliziosa.I am looking for a delicious gluten-free pasta.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are ordering dessert at a restaurant.
- LorenzoQuale torta consigli, Chiara?Which cake do you recommend, Chiara?
- ChiaraQuella al cioccolato è ottima e senza glutine.The chocolate one is great and gluten-free.
- LorenzoPerfetto, allora prendo quella.Perfect, I'll take that one then.
- ChiaraOttima scelta, Lorenzo!Great choice, Lorenzo!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries senza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
