How to Say ‘I have a nut allergy’ in Portuguese
Eu tenho alergia a nozes
eu teh-nyo ah-lehr-zhee-ah ah noh-zehz
[eu teh-nyo ah-lehr-zhee-ah ah noh-zehz]
💬 Usage Tip: Absolutely crucial to communicate.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Helpful to know when ordering in restaurants.
Phrase Breakdown
Eu
[eu]
I
Referring to oneself.
Eu sempre verifico o menu porque eu tenho alergia a nozes.
I always check the menu because I have a nut allergy.
Tenho alergia
teh-nyo ah-lehr-zhee-ah
Words in this phrase
tenho
[teh-nyo]
have
Possess a certain quality, trait, or condition.
Eu tenho alergia, então preciso de cuidado.
I have an allergy, so I need to be careful.
alergia
[ah-lehr-zhee-ah]
allergy
A hypersensitive reaction to a substance that is normally harmless.
Devido à minha alergia a nozes, evito sobremesas.
Due to my nut allergy, I avoid desserts.
A nozes
ah noh-zehz
Words in this phrase
a
[ah]
to
Denotes a direction or attachment.
Eu sou alérgico a nozes, então preciso evitar.
I am allergic to nuts, so I need to avoid them.
nozes
[noh-zehz]
nuts
Hard-shelled edible seed or fruit.
A minha alergia a nozes é grave.
My allergy to nuts is severe.
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