Emergencies and Health

Nobody wants to have an emergency while travelling, but being prepared with the right vocabulary can make a critical difference. This lesson covers emergency phrases, health vocabulary, visiting a pharmacy or doctor, and important safety information for Spanish-speaking countries.

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Emergency Phrases

These are the most important phrases to know. Memorise them before you travel.

Spanish	English
¡Ayuda!	Help!
¡Socorro!	Help! (more urgent)
¡Llame a una ambulancia!	Call an ambulance!
¡Llame a la policía!	Call the police!
¡Llame a los bomberos!	Call the fire brigade!
¡Es una emergencia!	It is an emergency!
¡Fuego!	Fire!
¡Cuidado!	Be careful! / Watch out!
¡Para! / ¡Pare!	Stop!
¡Ladrón!	Thief!
Necesito ayuda.	I need help.
Ha habido un accidente.	There has been an accident.
Alguien está herido.	Someone is injured.

Important: Stay calm and speak clearly. Even if your Spanish is not perfect, emergency responders will understand key words like ambulancia, policía, accidente, and emergencia.