Allergies & Dietary Needs
Use these phrases to communicate your dietary needs and allergies clearly when dining out in Spanish-speaking countries.
Key Phrases
Tengo una alergia muy grave a los frutos secos, así que es necesario que ningún plato los contenga.
I have a very serious allergy to nuts, so it is necessary that no dish contains them.
💡 Use this to explain a severe allergy requiring strict avoidance.
Soy vegetariano y me gustaría saber si este plato lleva algún tipo de carne o de caldo.
I am vegetarian and I would like to know if this dish contains any type of meat or broth.
💡 Perfect for checking if soups or sauces have hidden meat ingredients.
Como no puedo consumir gluten por motivos de salud, ¿podría recomendarme una opción que sea totalmente segura?
Since I cannot consume gluten for health reasons, could you recommend an option that is totally safe?
💡 Ideal for celiacs looking for safe menu choices.
Por favor, confirme si esta salsa contiene leche porque mi cuerpo no tolera la lactosa.
Please confirm if this sauce contains milk because my body does not tolerate lactose.
💡 Use this to check for dairy or lactose in sauces and creams.
Llevo una dieta estrictamente vegana, por lo cual necesito asegurarme de que no utilicen mantequilla para cocinar.
I follow a strictly vegan diet, so I need to make sure they do not use butter to cook.
💡 Helps ensure your meal contains absolutely no animal products.
Si como marisco puedo ponerme muy enfermo, así que prefiero elegir un plato que sea más sencillo.
If I eat seafood I can get very sick, so I prefer to choose a dish that is simpler.
💡 Useful for explaining seafood sensitivity and choosing a safer meal.
Queremos pedir este plato para compartir, pero es importante que nos digan si contiene trazas de cacahuete.
We want to order this dish to share, but it is important that you tell us if it contains traces of peanuts.
💡 Use when sharing food to check for allergen cross-contamination.
¿Me podría decir cuáles son los ingredientes principales de este guiso antes de que lo pida?
Could you tell me what the main ingredients of this stew are before I order it?
💡 A polite way to ask for a breakdown of a complex dish.
Mi médico me recomendó evitar los alimentos picantes porque me provocan un malestar estomacal bastante fuerte.
My doctor recommended that I avoid spicy foods because they cause me quite severe stomach discomfort.
💡 Use this to explain why you cannot eat spicy dishes.