Portuguese · Emergencies and health
Portuguese 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 4Onde fica o hotel?
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Start free10 Portuguese sentences for emergencies and health
| # | English | Portuguese |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I need help. | Eu preciso de ajuda. |
| 2 | Call an ambulance! | Chame uma ambulância! |
| 3 | Call the police! | Chame a polícia! |
| 4 | I do not feel well. | Eu não estou me sentindo bem. |
| 5 | I need a doctor. | Eu preciso de um médico. |
| 6 | Where is the nearest pharmacy? | Onde fica a farmácia mais próxima? |
| 7 | It hurts here. | Dói aqui. |
| 8 | I have lost my passport. | Eu perdi meu passaporte. |
| 9 | Someone stole my bag. | Roubaram minha bolsa. |
| 10 | Do you speak English? | Você fala inglês? |
Three phrases that save you
You will not always understand the reply. These work in every situation, so learn them first.
| English | Portuguese |
|---|---|
| Could you repeat that, please? | Pode repetir, por favor? |
| Please speak more slowly. | Fale mais devagar, por favor. |
| I do not understand. | Eu não entendo. |
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 are Brazilian Portuguese. In Portugal, many words differ: comboio for train, autocarro for bus, pequeno-almoço for breakfast and casa de banho for toilet.
More Portuguese phrases by situation
How do you say “I need help” in Portuguese?
“Eu preciso de ajuda.”.
What are the most useful Portuguese phrases for emergencies and health?
“Eu preciso de ajuda.” (I need help.) “Chame uma ambulância!” (Call an ambulance!) “Chame a polícia!” (Call the police!) “Eu não estou me sentindo bem.” (I do not feel well.) “Eu preciso de um médico.” (I need a doctor.)
What should I say if I do not understand the answer in Portuguese?
Say “Eu não entendo.” (I do not understand.), then “Fale mais devagar, por favor.” (Please speak more slowly.) or “Pode repetir, por favor?” (Could you repeat that, please?).
How do I learn these Portuguese 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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