Spanish · Body & Health
"I'm allergic to…" in Spanish: soy alérgico/a a…
soy alérgico/a a…
I'm allergic to… is soy alérgico a… or soy alérgica a…. Match gender. Then name the trigger: Soy alérgico a los cacahuates.
Restaurant order
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How to pronounce soy alérgico/a a…
Say it
soy ah-LEHR-hee-koh / ah-LEHR-hee-kah ah
/ˈsoi a.ˈleɾ.xi.ko/, /ˈsoi a.ˈleɾ.xi.ka/
soy ah-LEHR-hee-koh / ah-LEHR-hee-kah ah. Soft g like h.
"I'm allergic to…" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| soy alérgico a… | I'm allergic to… (masc.) Male speaker. | Male speaker. |
| soy alérgica a… | I'm allergic to… (fem.) Female speaker. | Female speaker. |
| tengo alergia a… | I have an allergy to… Alternative pattern. | Alternative pattern. |
| soy alérgico/a al marisco | I'm allergic to shellfish Common food warning. | Common food warning. |
How to use soy alérgico/a a… in real life
- 1Restaurant order
Soy alérgico a los cacahuates.
I'm allergic to peanuts.
Clear food warning.
- 2Clinic form
Soy alérgica a la penicilina.
I'm allergic to penicillin.
Alérgica agrees with speaker.
- 3Hotel breakfast
Soy alérgico al marisco. ¿Hay opciones sin eso?
I'm allergic to shellfish. Are there options without that?
Al + masculine noun.
Mistakes English speakers make with soy alérgico/a a…
Incorrect: Soy allergic a nueces.
Correct: Soy alérgico a las nueces. / Soy alérgica a las nueces.
Use alérgico/alérgica, not English allergic.
Incorrect: Soy alérgico (said by a woman about herself).
Correct: Soy alérgica a…
Women usually say soy alérgica.
Good to know
Soy alérgico/a a… is the clear restaurant and clinic warning. Say it early so staff can help.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Ordering safely at a restaurant
ChatPal
¿Alguna alergia que deba saber?
Any allergy I should know?
You
Sí. Soy alérgico a los cacahuates.
Yes. I'm allergic to peanuts.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Evitamos eso en su plato.
Perfect. We'll avoid that on your plate.
You
Gracias. Soy alérgico también a las nueces.
Thanks. I'm also allergic to tree nuts.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm allergic to…" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Soy alérgico (m.) / soy alérgica (f.).
How do you say I'm allergic to…?
Soy alérgico/a a…
A or al?
A + la; al = a + el.
How do you pronounce alérgico?
ah-LEHR-hee-koh; g like h.
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