Spanish for emergencies: help, a doctor, the police
Help is ¡Ayuda!. I need a doctor is Necesito un médico.
In Spain, call 112 for an ambulance, the police or the fire service. The call is free.
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What to say
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Help!
¡Ayuda!
Sounds like ah-YOO-da
I need a doctor
Necesito un médico
Sounds like neh-theh-SEE-toh oon MEH-dee-koh
Call the police
Llame a la policía
Sounds like YAH-meh ah la poh-lee-THEE-ah
Where is the pharmacy?
¿Dónde está la farmacia?
Sounds like DON-deh ess-TAH la far-MAH-thee-ah
I have an allergy to…
Tengo alergia a…
Sounds like TEN-goh ah-LAIR-hee-ah ah
Then say what you are allergic to, or show it written down.
I'm lost
Me he perdido
Sounds like meh eh pair-DEE-doh
Do you speak English?
¿Habla inglés?
Sounds like AH-bla een-GLESS
Good to know
- A pharmacy has a green cross sign.
- For a serious allergy, carry a written card as well. Do not rely on a phrase.
- This page is a learning aid. It is not medical or safety advice.
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