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Ho una intolleranza al lattosio

I am lactose intolerant

Language note: Useful phrase for dietary restrictions.

Culture note: Italians are generally accommodating of dietary needs when informed.

Context: You explain your dietary restriction to the barista.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[Oh]

I have

Used to express possession or a personal experience.

Ho una intolleranza al lattosio e cerco alternative.

I have a lactose intolerance and am looking for alternatives.

una

[Oo-nah]

An article used before words starting with a vowel sound.

Ho una intolleranza nota al lattosio.

I have a known lactose intolerance.

intolleranza

[Een-toh-leh-rahn-tsah]

Intolerance

The inability to digest or absorb certain foods.

Ho un'intolleranza ai latticini.

I have an intolerance to dairy products.

[Ahl]

Preposition often used to indicate direction or recipient.

Ho un'allergia legata al lattosio.

I have an allergy linked to lactose.

lattosio

[Laht-toh-syo]

Lactose

A sugar found in milk and dairy products.

Evito il lattosio nella mia dieta perché intollerante.

I avoid lactose in my diet because I'm intolerant.

Una intolleranza

Al lattosio

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