Italian · Food & Drink
"I'm vegetarian" in Italian: sono vegetariano/a
sono vegetariano/a
I'm vegetarian in Italian is sono vegetariano or sono vegetariana. Soften orders with senza carne. Vegan: sono vegano/a.
Ordering pasta
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How to pronounce sono vegetariano/a
Say it
SOH-noh veh-jeh-tah-RYAH-noh
/ˈso.no ve.dʒe.taˈrja.no/
Sono vegetariano: SOH-noh veh-jeh-tah-RYAH-noh. Soft g.
"I'm vegetarian" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sono vegetariano | I'm vegetarian (masc.) Masculine. | Masculine. |
| sono vegetariana | I'm vegetarian (fem.) Feminine. | Feminine. |
| senza carne | without meat Order detail. | Order detail. |
| sono vegano/a | I'm vegan Stricter. | Stricter. |
How to use sono vegetariano/a in real life
- 1Ordering pasta
Sono vegetariano—niente carne, grazie.
I'm vegetarian—no meat, thanks.
Dining.
- 2Dinner invite
Sono vegetariana: mangio uova e formaggio.
I'm vegetarian: I eat eggs and cheese.
Clarify.
- 3Menu check
Questo ragù? Sono vegetariano, preferisco altro.
This ragù? I'm vegetarian, I'd prefer something else.
Swap.
Mistakes English speakers make with sono vegetariano/a
Incorrect: Sono vegetarian.
Correct: Sono vegetariano / sono vegetariana.
Use the Italian adjective with gender.
Incorrect: Sono un vegetariano. (heavy)
Correct: Sono vegetariano.
Usually drop un in this identity line.
Good to know
Italy is friendly to vegetarians if you say sono vegetariano/a early—many primi work without meat. Watch broths and soffritto with pancetta. Coastal towns may assume fish is fine; spell it out.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Confirming a shared pizza order
ChatPal
Margherita va bene a tutti?
Is margherita ok for everyone?
You
Sì—sono vegetariana, perfetta.
Yes—I'm vegetarian, perfect.
ChatPal
Ottimo. Io non sono vegetariano, ma la prendo volentieri.
Great. I'm not vegetarian, but I'll happily take it.
You
Poi un'acqua frizzante.
Then a sparkling water.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm vegetarian" in Italian
Masculine?
Sono vegetariano.
Feminine?
Sono vegetariana.
No meat on the plate?
Senza carne.
Vegan?
Sono vegano/a.
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