allergia
allergy
noun ahl-ler-JEE-ah Rare
Origin: From Greek 'allos' (other) + 'ergon' (reaction), via German 'Allergie'.
Usage Note
Allergia is feminine and takes l'allergia in the singular. The adjective form is allergico/a. Learners should note the double 'l' in spelling. Common collocations include allergia al polline (hay fever) and allergia alimentare (food allergy); the verb 'to be allergic to' is essere allergico a.
Examples
"Ho un'allergia ai gatti."
Natural Translation
I have an allergy to cats.

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