10 essential Italian phrases for emergency situations
Be prepared to handle unexpected situations with these crucial Italian emergency phrases.
Traveling can be unpredictable, and while we hope for the best, it's wise to be prepared for the worst. Knowing a few key phrases in Italian for emergencies can make a significant difference if you find yourself in trouble. These phrases are designed to help you communicate essential information quickly when you might be stressed or flustered. They cover common urgent scenarios, from seeking medical help to reporting a crime, ensuring you can get the assistance you need.
What this lesson covers
Core Italian words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
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Words 1–10
- Aiuto!Ah-YOO-tohHelp!
- Ho bisogno di un medico.Oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee oon meh-DEE-kohI need a doctor.
- Dov'è l'ospedale più vicino?Doh-VEH loh-speh-DAH-leh pyoo vee-CHEE-nohWhere is the nearest hospital?
- Ho perso i miei documenti.Oh PEHR-soh ee MYAY doh-koo-MEN-teeI lost my documents.
- Chiamate la polizia.Kyah-MAH-teh lah poh-lee-TSEE-ahCall the police.
- C'è stato un incidente.Cheh STAH-toh oon een-chee-DEN-tehThere has been an accident.
- Mi sono fatto/a male.Mee SOH-noh FAH-toh/FAH-tah MAH-lehI hurt myself. (masculine/feminine)
- Ho bisogno di un'ambulanza.Oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee oon-nahm-boo-LAHN-tsahI need an ambulance.
- Non mi sento bene.Nohn mee SEN-toh BEN-ehI don't feel well.
- Ho bisogno di aiuto.Oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee ah-YOO-tohI need help.
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