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Spanish Phrase

Usa granos sin gluten.

/ˈu.sa ˈɡɾa.nos sin ˈɡlu.ten/
Meaning"Use gluten‑free grains."
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Meaning

The sentence is a direct recommendation or instruction to choose or prepare foods that contain grains which do not have gluten. It is often used when discussing dietary restrictions, especially for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

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When to use

You would say this when advising someone on a gluten‑free diet, when reading a recipe that needs a gluten‑free alternative, or when a nutritionist is giving simple, actionable tips.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Usagranossingluten

1

Imperative (tú) of usar

‘Usa’ is the informal affirmative command of the verb ‘usar’, meaning ‘use’ or ‘use it’.

2

Preposition sin

‘sin’ means ‘without’ and is followed directly by a noun without an article.

3

Gluten (loanword)

‘gluten’ is a borrowed noun from English, pronounced with Spanish phonology.

4

Plural noun granos

‘granos’ is the plural of ‘grano’, meaning ‘grain(s)’ or ‘cereal grain’.

🗨In Conversation

A

Usa granos sin gluten.

Use gluten‑free grains.

¡Gracias! Los compraré en el supermercado mañana.

Thanks! I’ll buy them at the supermarket tomorrow.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Usas granos sin gluten.

    ‘Usas’ is the present indicative (you use), not a command. For an instruction you need the imperative ‘Usa’.

  • Usa los granos sin gluten.

    The article ‘los’ is unnecessary because ‘sin’ does not take an article before the noun.

  • Usa granos sin el gluten.

    ‘el gluten’ sounds like you’re referring to a specific piece of gluten; the idiomatic way is simply ‘sin gluten’.

↔Alternatives

  • Consume granos sin gluten.

    Consume gluten‑free grains.

  • Elige granos sin gluten.

    Choose gluten‑free grains.

  • Opta por granos sin gluten.

    Opt for gluten‑free grains.

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries the gluten‑free market has grown rapidly, especially in urban areas. However, the term ‘gluten’ may still be unfamiliar in some rural regions, so it can be helpful to explain that it’s the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. When speaking formally (e.g., with a doctor or nutritionist), you might use the polite imperative ‘Utilice granos sin gluten.’