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"I'm vegetarian" in Spanish: soy vegetariano/a
soy vegetariano/a
I'm vegetarian is soy vegetariano if you are male, or soy vegetariana if you are female. The adjective matches your gender. Plural: somos vegetarianos / vegetarianas. Start with soy, then add sin carne if you need extra clarity.
Telling the waiter
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How to pronounce soy vegetariano/a
Say it
soy beh-heh-tah-RYAH-noh
/soi be.xe.taˈɾja.no/
soy beh-heh-tah-RYAH-noh / -nah. Stress RYAH. The g before e is a soft h sound in vegetariano. Keep soy short before it.
"I'm vegetarian" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| soy vegetariano | I'm vegetarian (male speaker) Masculine form. | Masculine form. |
| soy vegetariana | I'm vegetarian (female speaker) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| somos vegetarianos | we're vegetarian Mixed or male plural group. | Mixed or male plural group. |
| sin carne, soy vegetariano/a | no meat—I'm vegetarian Extra clarity for kitchens. | Extra clarity for kitchens. |
How to use soy vegetariano/a in real life
- 1Telling the waiter
Soy vegetariana. ¿Qué recomienda?
I'm vegetarian. What do you recommend?
Female speaker form with soy.
- 2Male speaker
Soy vegetariano; sin carne, por favor.
I'm vegetarian; no meat, please.
Male form soy vegetariano.
- 3Group travel
Somos vegetarianos los dos.
We are both vegetarian.
Plural of the soy phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with soy vegetariano/a
Incorrect: Estoy vegetariano.
Correct: Soy vegetariano.
Identity uses ser: soy vegetariano/a, not estar.
Incorrect: Soy vegetariano (said by a woman).
Correct: Soy vegetariana.
Match the ending: vegetariana with soy for a female speaker.
Good to know
Big cities across Latin America offer more vegetarian plates than small towns, but saying soy vegetariano/a still helps in any fonda. After soy vegetariano/a, add sin carne or sin pollo if menus are meat-heavy. Vegan is vegano/a—a separate word.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking options with a waiter
ChatPal
¿Tienen platos si soy vegetariano?
Do you have dishes if I'm vegetarian?
You
Sí, soy vegetariana también.
Yes, I'm vegetarian too.
ChatPal
Hay tacos de verdura.
There are vegetable tacos.
You
Perfecto, esos quiero.
Perfect, I want those.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm vegetarian" in Spanish
How does gender work?
Men say soy vegetariano. Women say soy vegetariana. The ending matches the speaker.
Ser or estar?
Use ser: soy vegetariano/a. Estoy vegetariano sounds like a temporary state and is wrong for identity.
How do I say vegan?
Soy vegano / soy vegana. It is stricter than vegetariano/a.
How do I warn about broth?
After soy vegetariano/a, add sin caldo de pollo or ¿lleva carne?
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