/aˈleɾxiko/
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Translation
allergic
Word origin
From alergia, a modern coinage from Greek allos ('other') plus ergon ('reaction, work'). The same roots give English 'allergy' and 'energy'.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- allos plus ergon
- English cognates
- allergy, energy
Grammar
Femininealérgica
Masc pluralalérgicos
Fem pluralalérgicas
Examples
polen estornudo .
I am allergic to pollen and I sneeze in spring.
.
My daughter is allergic to nuts.
¿ algún medicamento?
Are you allergic to any medication?
reacción .
She had a very strong allergic reaction.
provoca síntomas .
The cat gives him allergic symptoms.
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