How to Say ‘I'm actually allergic to nuts’ in Mexican Spanish
De hecho soy alérgico a las nueces
deh EH-choh SOY ah-LEHR-hee-koh ah lahs NWEH-sehs
[deh EH-choh SOY ah-LEHR-hee-koh ah lahs NWEH-sehs]
Phrase Breakdown
De hecho
deh EH-choh
Actually
'De hecho' means 'in fact' or 'actually.' The 'h' is silent: 'de-E-cho.'
De hecho, ya comí.
Actually, I already ate.
Words in this phrase
De
[deh]
in (fact)
Part of the expression 'de hecho', meaning actually.
De hecho, ya pagué.
Actually, I already paid.
hecho
[EH-choh]
fact
Noun used in 'de hecho' to mean actually or in fact.
De hecho, prefiero té.
Actually, I prefer tea.
soy alérgico
SOY ah-LEHR-hee-koh
I'm allergic
Link 'soy' and 'alérgico' smoothly: 'soya-LÉR-gico.'
Soy alérgico a los gatos.
I'm allergic to cats.
Words in this phrase
soy
[SOY]
I am
Used to identify yourself by name in introductions at networking events.
Frente al representante, digo Soy Emily Smith con seguridad.
In front of the representative, I say I am Emily Smith confidently.
alérgico
[ah-LEHR-hee-koh]
allergic
Masculine adjective; women say 'alérgica'. Followed by 'a' plus the allergen.
Mi hijo es alérgico a la leche.
My son is allergic to milk.
a las nueces
ah lahs NWEH-sehs
to nuts
Plural of 'nuez.' The 'z' changes to 'c' before 'es.'
Tiene alergia a las nueces.
She has a nut allergy.
Words in this phrase
a
[ah]
to
Preposition used before a person as the object of introduction.
Voy a a la mesa de empresas internacionales.
I'm going to the table of international companies.
las
[lahs]
the
Plural definite article used with plural nouns like 'gracias.'
"las" palabras de tu mensaje fueron muy profesionales.
The words in your message were very professional.
nueces
[NWEH-sehs]
nuts / walnuts
Plural of nuez; refers to nuts in general or walnuts.
El pastel tiene nueces.
The cake has nuts.
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