How do you say "I'm vegetarian." in Spanish?
In local Spanish: "Soy vegetariano/a.". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.
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Veggie & Allergies: Spanish phrases for travel
What Spanish phrases do I need for Veggie & Allergies while travelling?
24 field-tested Spanish words and phrases for "Veggie & Allergies" — no textbook filler, just what you'll actually need on the road in Latin America.
Words & phrases
- „Soy vegetariano/a." — I'm vegetarian.
- „Soy vegano/a." — I'm vegan.
- „Sin carne, por favor." — Without meat, please.
- „Sin pollo." — Without chicken.
- „Sin pescado." — Without fish.
- „No como cerdo." — I don't eat pork.
- „No picante, por favor." — Not spicy, please.
- „Sin cebolla." — Without onion.
- „¿Qué me recomienda sin carne?" — What do you recommend without meat?
- „¿Hay algún plato sin carne?" — Is there a meat-free dish?
- „¿Lleva ...?" — Does it contain ...?
- „Soy alérgico/a a ..." — I'm allergic to ...
- „Soy alérgico/a a los frutos secos." — I'm allergic to nuts.
- „Soy alérgico/a al maní." — I'm allergic to peanuts.
- „Sin gluten, soy celíaco/a." — Gluten-free, I'm coeliac.
- „Sin lactosa, sin lácteos." — Without lactose, without dairy.
- „Soy alérgico/a al huevo." — I'm allergic to egg.
- „Soy alérgico/a a los mariscos." — I'm allergic to seafood.
- „Sin soya, por favor." — Without soy, please.
- „¿Qué ingredientes lleva?" — What ingredients does it have?
- „Es una emergencia, una alergia grave." — It's an emergency, a serious allergy.
- „¿Se fríe en manteca animal?" — Is it fried in animal fat?
- „¿El caldo es de verduras o de carne?" — Is the broth vegetable or meat?
- „Por favor, eviten la contaminación cruzada." — Please avoid cross-contamination.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "I'm vegan." in Spanish?
In local Spanish: "Soy vegano/a.". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.
What Spanish phrases do I need for Veggie & Allergies while travelling?
For "Veggie & Allergies", HolaRuta has put together 24 practical words and phrases so you can communicate in real situations on the road.
Why should I learn Veggie & Allergies vocabulary before the trip?
Because reading a list once doesn't stick. HolaRuta reviews "Veggie & Allergies" vocabulary at increasing intervals until it's recallable even under travel stress.