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How to Say ‘Then be careful with the soy too.’ in Italian

Allora occhio anche alla soia.

ahl-LOH-rah OHK-kyoh AHN-keh AHL-lah so-ya

[ahl-LOH-rah OHK-kyoh AHN-keh AHL-lah so-ya]

🇮🇹 In Italy: Soy and nut allergies often travel together, so a barista saying this is being genuinely careful. It's friendly and informal in tone, not a scolding.

Phrase Breakdown

Allora occhio anche

ahl-LOH-rah OHK-kyoh AHN-keh

Then be careful also

'Allora' means 'then/in that case' and is stressed on 'LO': al-LO-ra.

Example

Allora occhio anche a lui.

Then watch out for him too.

Words in this phrase

Allora

[ahl-LOH-rah]

Used to conclude or summarize the reservation details politely.

Example

Allora, il tavolo romantico è confermato per domani.

So, the romantic table is confirmed for tomorrow.

occhio

[OHK-kyoh]

watch out

Literally 'eye'; colloquially used to mean 'be careful'.

Example

Occhio al gradino!

Mind the step!

anche

[AHN-keh]

also / too

Used to agree or add that the same is true for you as well.

Example

Anche io ho apprezzato molto la conversazione.

I also really appreciated the conversation.

alla soia.

AHL-lah so-ya

with soy.

'Alla' joins 'a' + 'la'. Double the 'l' and say 'soia' as SO-ya.

Example

Niente salsa alla soia.

No soy sauce.

Words in this phrase

alla

[AHL-lah]

to the

Contraction of a + la, used before feminine singular nouns.

Example

Vicino alla finestra c'è più luce.

Near the window there is more light.

soia

[so-ya]

Soy

A plant-based milk alternative made from soybeans.

Example

Latte di soia è una buona alternativa.

Soy milk is a good alternative.

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