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Sono allergico/allergica alle noci.

I am allergic to nuts.

Pronunciation

NOH-chee — the 'ci' makes a soft 'ch' sound. Allergico: al-LAIR-jee-ko.

When to use it

State this clearly to waitstaff before ordering. Nut allergies can be life-threatening, so use this phrase firmly and follow with a question about specific dishes.

What it means

'Allergico' agrees with gender: allergico (male), allergica (female). 'Alle noci' uses the preposition 'a' + definite article 'le' contracted to 'alle'. In Italy, nuts often appear in pesto, desserts, and stuffings — always double-check.

Variations

Sono allergico alle arachidi.

I am allergic to peanuts.

Arachidi are peanuts, distinct from tree nuts (noci).

Ho un'allergia alle noci.

I have a nut allergy.

Noun form — 'un'allergia' with elision before vowel.

Questo piatto contiene noci?

Does this dish contain nuts?

Follow-up question to verify ingredients.

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Scusi, sono allergico alle noci. Il tiramisù contiene noci? Cameriere: No, il tiramisù no, ma il semifreddo sì. Cliente: Allora prendo il tiramisù. Grazie mille. Cameriere: Perfetto, glielo porto subito.

Client: Excuse me, I'm allergic to nuts. Does the tiramisù contain nuts? Waiter: No, the tiramisù doesn't, but the semifreddo does. Client: Then I'll have the tiramisù. Thank you very much. Waiter: Perfect, I'll bring it right away.

Cultural Note

Italian law requires restaurants to declare the 14 major allergens on menus. Ask to see the 'scheda allergeni' (allergen sheet) if you need detailed information.

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Sono vegetariano/vegetariana.

Sono intollerante al lattosio.

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