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How to Say ‘Lactose-free’ in Portuguese

Sem lactose

SEHN lahk-TOH-zeh

[SEHN lahk-TOH-zeh]

Phrase Breakdown

Sem

[SEHN]

Without

Indicates the absence of something.

Example

Ela fez isso sem avisar.

She did it without warning.

lactose

[lahk-TOH-zeh]

lactose

Milk sugar that some people can't digest.

Example

Tenho problemas com a lactose.

I have problems with lactose.

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