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alérgico

ah-LEHR-hee-koha'leɾxiko

allergic

Also: averse
General
A child sneezing while holding a bunch of flowers.

📝 In Action

Soy alérgico a los gatos.

A1

I am allergic to cats.

Ella es alérgica al polen y siempre estornuda en primavera.

A2

She is allergic to pollen and always sneezes in the spring.

Si eres alérgico a los frutos secos, no comas este pastel.

B1

If you are allergic to nuts, don't eat this cake.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • hipersensible (hypersensitive)

Antonyms

  • inmune (immune)
  • tolerante (tolerant)

Common Collocations

  • reacción alérgica – allergic reaction
  • choque alérgico – allergic shock (anaphylaxis)
  • ser alérgico a – to be allergic to

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser alérgico al trabajo – to be very lazy or hate working

allergic person, allergy sufferer

NounmB1
A person wearing a medical alert bracelet looking at a bowl of peanuts with a worried expression.

📝 In Action

Este menú es seguro para alérgicos.

B1

This menu is safe for allergic people.

Muchos alérgicos sufren durante la primavera.

B1

Many allergy sufferers suffer during the spring.

El hospital tiene una sala especial para alérgicos graves.

B2

The hospital has a special room for people with severe allergies.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • menú para alérgicos – menu for allergic people
  • asociación de alérgicos – allergy sufferers' association

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "alérgico" in Spanish:

allergic→allergic person→allergy sufferer→averse→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: alérgico

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'She is allergic to milk'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
alergia(allergy) — Noun
alérgeno(allergen) — Noun
antialérgico(anti-allergy / antihistamine) — Adjective
alergología(allergology (the study of allergies)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
enérgicoletárgico
📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek words 'allos' (other) and 'ergon' (work or action). It literally describes a 'different' or 'other' reaction of the body.

First recorded: Early 20th century (modern medical term)

Cognates (Related words)

English: allergicFrench: allergiqueItalian: allergico

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use 'ser' or 'estar' with alérgico?

Always use 'ser' (Soy alérgico). Because an allergy is considered a permanent characteristic of your body, 'ser' is the correct choice.

Is 'alérgico' used for both men and women?

No, it changes. Use 'alérgico' for men/masculine nouns and 'alérgica' for women/feminine nouns.

How do I tell a waiter I have an allergy?

You can say: 'Tengo alergia a [food]' or 'Soy alérgico a [food]'. Both are perfectly natural.