have allergies

The Spanish term 'tener alergia' translates to 'have allergies' in English. It is a phrase commonly used in medical or casual contexts to indicate that an individual is allergic to certain substances or things. For instance, 'tener alergia a los gatos' would mean that one has an allergy to cats. It's important to remember that 'tener' is a universal verb that is used in several contexts in Spanish and 'alergia' may change based on the nature of the allergy one is referring to.

Example sentences using: tener alergia

¿Tienes alergia a los gatos? Si es así, deberías evitarlos

Do you have an allergy to cats? If so, you should avoid them

Used as a question to ascertain whether the listener is allergic to cats and the advice may be given based on the response.

No puedo comer maní porque tengo alergia

I can't eat peanuts because I have an allergy

Used when trying to explain to Spanish speakers that because of an allergy, you can't eat peanuts.

Tengo alergia al polen, por lo que evito los jardines en primavera

I have an allergy to pollen, so I avoid gardens in spring

Used when telling others how pollen allergies prevent you from visiting gardens, especially during the spring seasons.