Alérgico (en. Allergic)

/aleɾˈxiko/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Refers to the reactivity of the body to substances that normally do not cause harm.

My brother is allergic to peanuts.

Mi hermano es alérgico a los cacahuetes.

Indicates a hypersensitivity to certain allergens.

Spring flowers make him allergic.

Las flores de primavera lo hacen alérgico.

Describes a person who suffers from allergies.

I am allergic to animals and cannot have pets.

Soy alérgico a los animales y no puedo tener mascotas.

Comes from the Greek 'allergia', which means 'altered reaction'.

to be allergic to something

to have an adverse reaction to a specific substance.

ser alérgico a algo

allergic day

a day when many allergens are present in the environment.

día alérgico

allergic to medicine

unable to tolerate certain medications.

alérgico a la medicina

allergy

reaction of the immune system to normally harmless substances.

alergia

allergen

substance that causes an allergic reaction.

alérgeno

hypersensitivity

exaggerated response of the immune system.

hipersensibilidad

Being in a bad day because of allergies.

Today I am totally allergic; I can't breathe.

Hoy estoy totalmente alérgico, no puedo respirar.

Referring to someone who avoids certain places or things due to allergies.

That place is very allergic for me; I don't go there.

Ese lugar es muy alérgico para mí, no voy ahí.