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    Alérgica (en. Allergic)

    /a.leɾ.xi.ka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a person or condition that responds abnormally to certain substances.
    She is allergic to pollen.
    Ella es alérgica al polen.
    Characteristic of a hypersensitivity reaction.
    Allergic symptoms can include sneezing and itching.
    Los síntomas alérgicos pueden incluir estornudos y picazón.
    Related to allergic diseases.
    Allergic asthma is common in spring.
    El asma alérgica es común en primavera.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'allergia', meaning 'altered reaction'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be allergic to something
    Reacting negatively to a specific substance.
    tener alergia a algo
    to be allergic to
    Having an adverse reaction to an allergen.
    ser alérgico a
    allergic reaction
    Response of the immune system to an allergen.
    reacción alérgica

    Related Words

    allergy
    Reaction of the immune system to normally harmless substances.
    alergia
    allergen
    Substance that triggers an allergic response.
    alérgeno
    antihistamine
    Medication used to relieve allergy symptoms.
    antihistamínico

    Slang Meanings

    To exaggerate a reaction to something not dangerous.
    Don't be allergic, it's just a little dust sometimes.
    No seas alérgico, a veces solo es un poco de polvo.
    To be overly sensitive or complicated.
    That person is very allergic to criticism.
    Esa persona es muy alérgica a la crítica.