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Spanish Phrase

¿Tienes alguna restricción alimentaria?

/ˈtje.nes aˈlu.ɣa ɾes.tɾikˈsjon a.li.menˈta.ɾja/
Meaning"Do you have any dietary restriction?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks ‘Do you have any dietary restriction?’ It is a polite way to find out whether someone needs to avoid certain foods because of health, religion, or personal choice.

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When to use

Use this question when you’re planning a meal, ordering for a group, or hosting guests. It’s common in restaurants, at work lunches, or when sending a dinner invitation.

✦Grammar Breakdown

¿Tienesalgunarestricciónalimentaria?

1

Tienes (tener)

Second‑person singular present of the verb *tener*; used to ask about possession or state.

2

Alguna (indefinite adjective)

Matches the feminine singular noun *restricción* and means ‘any’ or ‘some’.

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Restricción (noun)

A feminine noun meaning ‘restriction’; the object of the verb *tener*.

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Alimentaria (adjective)

A feminine adjective that agrees with *restricción* and means ‘food‑related’ or ‘dietary’.

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Question formation

Spanish yes‑no questions invert the verb and subject (Tienes …?) and are enclosed in inverted punctuation marks.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Tienes alguna restricción alimentaria?

Do you have any dietary restriction?

Sí, soy vegetariano, así que no como carne.

Yes, I’m vegetarian, so I don’t eat meat.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿Tú tienes alguna restricción alimentaria?

    Do not use *tú* before the verb; the subject pronoun is omitted in standard questions.

  • ¿Tienes alguna restricción alimentario?

    Avoid using the masculine form *restricción*; the noun is feminine, so adjectives must agree.

  • ¿Tienes algún restricción alimentaria?

    Because *restricción* is feminine, the correct indefinite adjective is *alguna*, not *alguno*.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Tienes alguna limitación dietética?

    Do you have any dietary limitation?

  • ¿Hay algo que no puedas comer?

    Is there anything you can’t eat?

  • ¿Tienes alguna preferencia alimentaria?

    Do you have any food preferences?

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking families, asking about food restrictions is a sign of respect and hospitality. It’s common to hear this question before a family gathering or a business lunch. If the person answers ‘no’, you can safely assume they’ll eat the standard menu; if they say ‘sí’, be ready to suggest alternatives or ask for specifics (e.g., gluten‑free, kosher, vegan).