How to Say ‘I am lactose intolerant’ in Italian
Ho una intolleranza al lattosio
Oh Oo-nah Een-toh-leh-rahn-tsah Ahl Laht-toh-syo
[Oh Oo-nah Een-toh-leh-rahn-tsah Ahl Laht-toh-syo]
💬 Usage Tip: Useful phrase for dietary restrictions.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Italians are generally accommodating of dietary needs when informed.
Phrase Breakdown
Ho
[Oh]
I have
Used to express possession or a personal experience.
Ho una intolleranza al lattosio e cerco alternative.
I have a lactose intolerance and am looking for alternatives.
Una intolleranza
Oo-nah Een-toh-leh-rahn-tsah
Words in this phrase
una
[Oo-nah]
An
An article used before words starting with a vowel sound.
Ho una intolleranza nota al lattosio.
I have a known lactose intolerance.
intolleranza
[Een-toh-leh-rahn-tsah]
Intolerance
The inability to digest or absorb certain foods.
Ho un'intolleranza ai latticini.
I have an intolerance to dairy products.
Al lattosio
Ahl Laht-toh-syo
Words in this phrase
al
[Ahl]
To
Preposition often used to indicate direction or recipient.
Ho un'allergia legata al lattosio.
I have an allergy linked to lactose.
lattosio
[Laht-toh-syo]
Lactose
A sugar found in milk and dairy products.
Evito il lattosio nella mia dieta perché intollerante.
I avoid lactose in my diet because I'm intolerant.
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