Spanish · Emergencies and health
Spanish 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 4¿Dónde está la estación?
Where is the station?
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Say it out loud. Green landed, yellow was close.
Start free10 Spanish sentences for emergencies and health
| # | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I need help. | Necesito ayuda. |
| 2 | Call an ambulance! | ¡Llame a una ambulancia! |
| 3 | Call the police! | ¡Llame a la policía! |
| 4 | I do not feel well. | No me siento bien. |
| 5 | I need a doctor. | Necesito un médico. |
| 6 | Where is the nearest pharmacy? | ¿Dónde está la farmacia más cercana? |
| 7 | It hurts here. | Me duele aquí. |
| 8 | I have lost my passport. | He perdido mi pasaporte. |
| 9 | Someone stole my bag. | Me han robado el bolso. |
| 10 | Do you speak English? | ¿Habla inglés? |
Three phrases that save you
You will not always understand the reply. These work in every situation, so learn them first.
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Could you repeat that, please? | ¿Puede repetirlo, por favor? |
| Please speak more slowly. | Hable más despacio, por favor. |
| I do not understand. | No entiendo. |
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 the polite usted form, which is safe in every Spanish-speaking country. Spain says billete for ticket and bolso for bag; Latin America says boleto and bolsa or cartera.
More Spanish phrases by situation
How do you say “I need help” in Spanish?
“Necesito ayuda.”.
What are the most useful Spanish phrases for emergencies and health?
“Necesito ayuda.” (I need help.) “¡Llame a una ambulancia!” (Call an ambulance!) “¡Llame a la policía!” (Call the police!) “No me siento bien.” (I do not feel well.) “Necesito un médico.” (I need a doctor.)
What should I say if I do not understand the answer in Spanish?
Say “No entiendo.” (I do not understand.), then “Hable más despacio, por favor.” (Please speak more slowly.) or “¿Puede repetirlo, por favor?” (Could you repeat that, please?).
How do I learn these Spanish 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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