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vegano

/veˈɡa.no/adjective / noun · masculineB1
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Meaning · adjective

vegan

  • Relating to veganism; containing or using no animal products whatsoever.

In a sentence

Questo locale prepara ottimi piatti della cucina vegana.

This eatery prepares great vegan dishes.

Marco segue una dieta vegana da quasi tre anni.

Marco has been following a vegan diet for nearly three years.

I dolci vegani non contengono latte né uova.

Vegan desserts contain neither milk nor eggs.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
veganomasculine · singular
veganafeminine · singular
veganimasculine · plural
veganefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Distinct from 'vegetariano', which permits dairy and eggs.
  • Also used as a noun: 'un vegano / una vegana' (a vegan).

Meaning · noun

vegan

  • a person who does not eat or use animal products

In a sentence

Mio fratello è vegano da due anni e cucina benissimo.

My brother has been vegan for two years and cooks really well.

Questo ristorante offre piatti pensati appositamente per i vegani.

This restaurant offers dishes created specifically for vegans.

Sei vegano anche tu o mangi latticini?

Are you vegan too, or do you eat dairy products?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
veganomasculine · singular
veganimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Can also function as an adjective: 'dieta vegana' (vegan diet).
  • Feminine form 'vegana' refers to a female vegan.
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