Tenho alergia
Am allergic
Language note: Important phrase for medical situations.
Culture note: Essential for communicating dietary restrictions.
Context: The barista wants to know if you have any allergies.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Tenho
[teh-nyo]
I have
A phrase used to express possession or a state of being.
Tenho alergia a certos tipos de leite.
I have an allergy to certain types of milk.
alergia
[ah-layr-zhee-ah]
Allergy
A condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance.
Ela tem alergia a nozes e leite.
She has an allergy to nuts and milk.
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