How to Say ‘Cannot eat gluten’ in Portuguese
Não pode comer glúten
nowng POH-d koo-MEHR GLOO-ten
[nowng POH-d koo-MEHR GLOO-ten]
Phrase Breakdown
Não
[nowng]
not
Negative word used to deny or say something is not possible.
Ela não bebe leite.
She does not drink milk.
pode
[POH-d]
can; is able to
Third person singular of 'poder'; here it expresses permission or ability in context.
Ele pode esperar na receção.
He can wait at the reception.
comer
[koo-MEHR]
to eat
Infinitive verb used for consuming food.
Ela gosta de comer cedo.
She likes to eat early.
glúten
[GLOO-ten]
gluten
Noun used when talking about dietary restrictions or allergies.
Este pão tem glúten.
This bread has gluten.
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