Italian · Emergencies and health
Italian phrases for emergencies and health
Ten sentences you hope not to need. Learn them now, because in an emergency you will not have time to look them up.
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Step 4Vorrei un tavolo per due.
I would like a table for two.
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Say it out loud. Green landed, yellow was close.
Start free10 Italian sentences for emergencies and health
| # | English | Italian |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I need help. | Ho bisogno di aiuto. |
| 2 | Call an ambulance! | Chiami un'ambulanza! |
| 3 | Call the police! | Chiami la polizia! |
| 4 | I do not feel well. | Non mi sento bene. |
| 5 | I need a doctor. | Ho bisogno di un medico. |
| 6 | Where is the nearest pharmacy? | Dov'è la farmacia più vicina? |
| 7 | It hurts here. | Mi fa male qui. |
| 8 | I have lost my passport. | Ho perso il mio passaporto. |
| 9 | Someone stole my bag. | Mi hanno rubato la borsa. |
| 10 | Do you speak English? | Parla inglese? |
Three phrases that save you
You will not always understand the reply. These work in every situation, so learn them first.
| English | Italian |
|---|---|
| Could you repeat that, please? | Può ripetere, per favore? |
| Please speak more slowly. | Parli più lentamente, per favore. |
| I do not understand. | Non capisco. |
Tips
- Learn the call-for-help phrases before a trip, not during one. They only work if they come out automatically.
- In an emergency anywhere in the European Union you can call 112. Other countries have their own numbers, so check before you travel.
- Keep any allergies or medication written down in the local language on your phone.
These sentences use Lei, the polite form, which is right with anyone you do not know. Use tu with friends, children and people who offer it.
More Italian phrases by situation
How do you say “I need help” in Italian?
“Ho bisogno di aiuto.”.
What are the most useful Italian phrases for emergencies and health?
“Ho bisogno di aiuto.” (I need help.) “Chiami un'ambulanza!” (Call an ambulance!) “Chiami la polizia!” (Call the police!) “Non mi sento bene.” (I do not feel well.) “Ho bisogno di un medico.” (I need a doctor.)
What should I say if I do not understand the answer in Italian?
Say “Non capisco.” (I do not understand.), then “Parli più lentamente, per favore.” (Please speak more slowly.) or “Può ripetere, per favore?” (Could you repeat that, please?).
How do I learn these Italian phrases quickly?
Say each sentence out loud, not just read it. Ten sentences a day for a week is plenty before a trip. 4ToSpeak has you hear each one, build it, and say it aloud with feedback.
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