B2 verb Neutro

allergy

/ˈælərdʒi/

A medical condition in which the body's immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance, such as pollen, pet dander, or food. This reaction can cause various symptoms like sneezing, itching, or swelling, ranging from mild irritation to life-threatening emergencies.

Exemplos

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1

I have a severe nut allergy, so I have to check all food labels carefully.

I have a severe nut allergy, so I have to check all food labels carefully.

2

The patient reported a history of allergy to penicillin during the initial consultation.

The patient reported a history of allergy to penicillin during the initial consultation.

3

Ugh, my pollen allergy is killing me today; I can't stop sneezing!

Ugh, my pollen allergy is killing me today; I can't stop sneezing!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
allergy
Advérbio
allergically
Adjetivo
allergic
Relacionado
allergen
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'allergy' as 'all-urgent'—your body thinks a tiny bit of dust is an urgent emergency and starts attacking it!

Quiz rápido

Sarah cannot eat strawberries because she has a severe _______ to them.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: allergy

Exemplos

1

I have a severe nut allergy, so I have to check all food labels carefully.

everyday

I have a severe nut allergy, so I have to check all food labels carefully.

2

The patient reported a history of allergy to penicillin during the initial consultation.

formal

The patient reported a history of allergy to penicillin during the initial consultation.

3

Ugh, my pollen allergy is killing me today; I can't stop sneezing!

informal

Ugh, my pollen allergy is killing me today; I can't stop sneezing!

4

The study examines the rising prevalence of food allergy among children in urban environments.

academic

The study examines the rising prevalence of food allergy among children in urban environments.

5

We need to update our catering menu to include options for guests with a gluten allergy.

business

We need to update our catering menu to include options for guests with a gluten allergy.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
allergy
Advérbio
allergically
Adjetivo
allergic
Relacionado
allergen

Colocações comuns

develop an allergy develop an allergy
severe allergy severe allergy
food allergy food allergy
seasonal allergy seasonal allergy
allergy symptoms allergy symptoms

Frases Comuns

allergy season

allergy season

allergy test

allergy test

have an allergy to

have an allergy to

Frequentemente confundido com

allergy vs intolerance

An allergy involves an immune system response, whereas an intolerance (like lactose) is typically a digestive issue.

allergy vs infection

An allergy is an overreaction to a harmless substance, while an infection is caused by pathogens like bacteria or viruses.

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Notas de uso

The word is almost always used with the preposition 'to' (e.g., an allergy to cats). Use 'allergic' as the adjective form to describe a person's state.

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Erros comuns

Learners often forget the article, saying 'I have allergy' instead of 'I have an allergy' or 'I have allergies'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'allergy' as 'all-urgent'—your body thinks a tiny bit of dust is an urgent emergency and starts attacking it!

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Greek words 'allos' (other) and 'ergon' (work/activity), meaning a different or 'other' reaction.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: an allergy / allergies Followed by the preposition 'to' Used with verbs like 'have', 'develop', or 'suffer from'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western countries, food allergies (especially peanut allergies) are taken very seriously in schools and restaurants with strict labeling requirements.

Quiz rápido

Sarah cannot eat strawberries because she has a severe _______ to them.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: allergy

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