Meaning
intolerant
- physically incapable of digesting a specific food substance without discomfort
- unwilling to accept different opinions, beliefs, or people
In a sentence
Sono intollerante al lattosio, quindi prendo il latte di soia.
I am lactose intolerant, so I drink soy milk.
Anche tua sorella è intollerante al glutine come te?
Is your sister also gluten intolerant like you?
Quel professore è intollerante e rifiuta opinioni diverse dalle sue.
That professor is intolerant and rejects opinions different from his own.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| intollerante | masculine · singular |
| intollerante | feminine · singular |
| intolleranti | masculine · plural |
| intolleranti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Takes the preposition 'a' (or articulated 'al') for medical intolerances: 'intollerante al lattosio'.