Portuguese · Body & Health
"Allergy" in Portuguese: alergia
a alergia
Allergy in Portuguese is a alergia. Say tenho alergia a amendoim for peanut allergy. Alérgico / alérgica describes the person.
Restaurant order
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How to pronounce alergia
Say it
ah-lehr-ZHEE-ah
/a.ˈleʁ.ʒia/
ah-lehr-ZHEE-ah
"Allergy" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a alergia | the allergy Default noun. | Default noun. |
| ter alergia a | to be allergic to Food/medicine. | Food/medicine. |
| alérgico / alérgica | allergic (person) Adjective. | Adjective. |
| crise de alergia | allergy flare-up Attack. | Attack. |
How to use alergia in real life
- 1Restaurant order
Tenho alergia a camarão; pode confirmar?
I have a shrimp allergy; can you confirm?
Safety.
- 2Pharmacy
Esse remédio ajuda na alergia de pele?
Does this medicine help with a skin allergy?
Ask.
- 3Spring pollen
Minha alergia piora quando o ar fica seco.
My allergy gets worse when the air is dry.
Season.
Mistakes English speakers make with alergia
Incorrect: Eu tenho allergy a leite.
Correct: Eu tenho alergia a leite.
Use alergia, not English allergy.
Incorrect: O alergia é grave.
Correct: A alergia é grave.
Alergia is feminine: a alergia.
Good to know
Servers take alergia food warnings seriously in Brazil when you speak clearly. Pharmacies ask about alergia a remédio before suggesting products. Carry a card if your alergia is severe.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering dessert
ChatPal
Você tem alergia a nozes?
Do you have a nut allergy?
You
Tenho alergia a amendoim só.
I only have a peanut allergy.
ChatPal
Então peço o bolo sem alergia cruzada.
Then I’ll order the cake without cross-allergy risk.
You
Obrigada por perguntar.
Thanks for asking.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Allergy" in Portuguese
Gender?
Feminine: a alergia.
I’m allergic to…?
Tenho alergia a… / Sou alérgico(a) a…
Person adjective?
Alérgico / alérgica.
Flare-up?
Crise de alergia.
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