Meaning
intolerance
- adverse physical reaction to a food or substance
- unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behaviour different from one's own
In a sentence
Mio fratello ha sviluppato un'intolleranza al lattosio da pochi mesi.
My brother developed a lactose intolerance a few months ago.
Non posso mangiare questo piatto a causa della mia intolleranza.
I can't eat this dish because of my intolerance.
Hai mai fatto un test per l'intolleranza al glutine?
Have you ever done a test for gluten intolerance?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| intolleranza | feminine · singular |
| intolleranze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often followed by 'a' or 'al/alla' when referring to food (e.g. 'intolleranza al lattosio').
- Do not confuse with 'allergia', which refers strictly to an immune-system allergy.