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Dietary Restrictions in Italian
When dining out in Italy, it is important to communicate your dietary needs clearly. This lesson covers essential phrases for expressing preferences, allergies, and specific requirements.
Expressing Status
To say what you are, use the verb essere (to be) followed by your dietary preference. Remember that adjectives change their ending based on gender:
- Sono vegetariano (I am vegetarian - male)
- Sono vegetariana (I am vegetarian - female)
- Sono vegano / vegana (I am vegan)
Asking for Specific Diets
Use the preposition senza (without) to avoid certain ingredients:
- Senza glutine (Gluten-free)
- Senza lattosio (Lactose-free)
- Senza zucchero (Sugar-free)
Common Mistakes
Don't forget to match the adjective ending with your gender! A female speaker should say Sono vegetariana, not vegetariano.
Words
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Patterns
Sono ___.
Expressing your dietary identity or lifestyle, e.g., I am vegetarian.
Avete opzioni senza ___?
Asking if the menu has options free of a specific ingredient.
Ho un'allergia al/alla ___.
Stating a specific food allergy.