Spanish Phrase
Ten en cuenta las restricciones alimentarias.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to remember or consider the dietary restrictions that apply, whether they are due to allergies, health, religion, or personal choice. It is a polite but direct way to ask for attention to those limits.
When to use
Use this phrase when planning a menu, ordering food for a group, preparing a catered event, or simply reminding a friend that you need to respect their eating constraints.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tenencuentalasrestriccionesalimentarias
Imperative of tener
‘Ten’ is the informal singular affirmative imperative of the verb ‘tener’, used to give a direct command.
Fixed expression ‘tener en cuenta’
The phrase ‘tener en cuenta’ means ‘to consider’ or ‘to keep in mind’; the object follows the whole expression.
Noun‑adjective order
In Spanish, adjectives often follow the noun, so ‘restricciones alimentarias’ (dietary restrictions) places the adjective after the noun.
Formal vs. informal
Use ‘Tenga en cuenta…’ for a formal command (usted) or in written notices.
🗨In Conversation
¿Puedes preparar algo para todos?
Can you prepare something for everyone?
Sí, ten en cuenta las restricciones alimentarias de cada uno.
Sure, take into account each person's dietary restrictions.
✕Common Mistakes
Tienes en cuenta las restricciones alimentarias.
‘Tienes en cuenta’ is present indicative, not a command; use ‘Ten en cuenta’ for an imperative.
Ten en cuenta la restricción alimentaria.
The noun is plural in the original sentence; use ‘restricciones alimentarias’ unless you refer to a single restriction.
Ten en cuenta la restricciones alimentarias.
Article and noun must agree in number; ‘la’ is singular while ‘restricciones’ is plural.
↔Alternatives
Considera las restricciones alimentarias.
Consider the dietary restrictions.
Ten presente las restricciones dietéticas.
Keep the dietary restrictions in mind.
Ten en consideración las limitaciones alimentarias.
Take the food limitations into consideration.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking families and social gatherings, it is customary to ask about ‘restricciones alimentarias’ before cooking or ordering, especially when there are guests with allergies, religious diets (halal, kosher) or health‑related needs. Using the polite imperative shows respect and helps avoid awkward situations at the table.