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"Allergy" in Spanish: alergia
la alergia
An allergy is la alergia. It is feminine. Say tengo alergia a… before naming the trigger.
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How to pronounce alergia
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ah-LEHR-hyah
/a.ˈleɾ.xja/
ah-LEHR-hyah. Soft g before i as h. Stress LEHR.
"Allergy" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la alergia | the allergy Default noun. | Default noun. |
| tengo alergia a | I have an allergy to Warning. | Warning. |
| alergia al polen | pollen allergy Seasonal. | Seasonal. |
| sin alergia | without allergy Forms/menus. | Forms/menus. |
How to use alergia in real life
- 1Restaurant
Tengo alergia a los mariscos.
I have a shellfish allergy.
Food safety.
- 2Clinic form
¿Tiene alguna alergia a medicamentos?
Do you have any medicine allergy?
Intake.
- 3Spring
Mi alergia al polen empezó ayer.
My pollen allergy started yesterday.
Season.
Mistakes English speakers make with alergia
Incorrect: El alergia.
Correct: La alergia.
Alergia is feminine.
Incorrect: Tengo un allergy a nueces.
Correct: Tengo alergia a las nueces.
Use alergia, not English allergy.
Good to know
Good to knowSay tengo alergia a… clearly in restaurants. Staff hear alergia from travelers often.
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Ordering safely at a café
ChatPal
Diles tu alergia antes de pedir.
Tell them your allergy before ordering.
You
Tengo alergia a la leche.
I have a milk allergy.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Pregunta por opciones.
Perfect. Ask about options.
You
Voy a preguntar ahora.
I'll ask now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Allergy" in Spanish
Gender of alergia?
Feminine: la alergia.
How do you pronounce alergia?
ah-LEHR-hyah—g like h.
I have an allergy to…?
Tengo alergia a…
Food allergy tip?
Say it before you order.
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