The Spanish Compass: Learn Spanish for English Speaker

While we all hope for smooth travel, knowing key Spanish phrases for emergencies can be critical when time is of the essence. If you find yourself in a medical, legal, or urgent safety situation in a Spanish-speaking region, these phrases will help you quickly communicate your need for help. 1. 🆘 Immediate Need for Help (The Essentials) These are the most critical phrases to communicate danger or urgent need. English Phrase Spanish Translation Pronunciation Tip Usage Context Help! ¡Ayuda! ah-YOO-dah! To call for immediate attention. Call the police. Llame a la policía. YAH-meh ah lah poh-lee-SEE-ah. For crimes or safety issues. Call an ambulance. Llame a una ambulancia. YAH-meh ah OO-nah ahm-boo-LAHN-see-ah. For medical emergencies. Call a doctor. Llame a un doctor. YAH-meh ah oon dohk-TOHR. For less severe medical needs. It is an emergency. Es una emergencia. ehs OO-nah eh-mehr-HEHN-see-ah. To emphasize the urgency of the situation. I am lost. Estoy perdido/a. ehs-TOY pehr-DEE-doh / ...