Italian · Body & Health
"I'm allergic to…" in Italian: sono allergico/a a…
sono allergico/a a…
I'm allergic to… in Italian is sono allergico a… or sono allergica a… Name the trigger: sono allergico ai gamberi.
Restaurant order
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How to pronounce sono allergico/a a…
Say it
SOH-noh ahl-LEHR-jee-koh ah
/ˈso.no alˈlɛr.dʒi.ko a/
Sono allergico a: SOH-noh ahl-LEHR-jee-koh ah. Soft g.
"I'm allergic to…" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sono allergico a… | I'm allergic to… (masc.) Masculine speaker. | Masculine speaker. |
| sono allergica a… | I'm allergic to… (fem.) Feminine speaker. | Feminine speaker. |
| ho un'allergia a… | I have an allergy to… Noun pattern. | Noun pattern. |
| sono allergico alle noci | I'm allergic to nuts Filled example. | Filled example. |
How to use sono allergico/a a… in real life
- 1Restaurant order
Attenzione: sono allergico ai frutti di mare.
Heads-up: I'm allergic to seafood.
Dining.
- 2Pharmacy
Sono allergica alla penicillina.
I'm allergic to penicillin.
Medical.
- 3Friend's kitchen
Sono allergico a… aspetta: alle arachidi.
I'm allergic to… wait: peanuts.
Ellipsis filled.
Mistakes English speakers make with sono allergico/a a…
Incorrect: Sono allergico di noci.
Correct: Sono allergico alle noci.
Use a + article: alle noci.
Incorrect: Sono allergico (without a…)
Correct: Sono allergico a…
Name what you're allergic to with a…
Good to know
Say sono allergico/a a… early with waiters—Italian kitchens take food allergies seriously when you speak up. Carry a card in Italian for severe allergies. Pharmacies can advise on antihistamines.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering pasta and flagging an allergy
ChatPal
Prendi i frutti di mare?
Are you getting the seafood?
You
No—sono allergico a quello.
No—I'm allergic to that.
ChatPal
Ok. Dico al cameriere che sei allergico all'aglio?
Ok. Shall I tell the waiter you're allergic to garlic?
You
Sì, grazie—sono allergico all'aglio crudo.
Yes, thanks—I'm allergic to raw garlic.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm allergic to…" in Italian
Masculine?
Sono allergico a…
Feminine?
Sono allergica a…
Nuts?
Sono allergico/a alle noci.
Noun form?
Ho un'allergia a…
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