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Vital Emergency Phrases for Medical Situations in Italian

Key Italian phrases for medical emergencies!

Here are essential medical emergency phrases in Italian that are important to know:

  • Aiuto! — Help!
  • Chiamate un’ambulanza! — Call an ambulance!
  • Ho bisogno di un dottore — I need a doctor
  • È un’emergenza — It’s an emergency
  • Non mi sento bene — I don’t feel well
  • Ho febbre — I have a fever
  • Ho dolore qui — I have pain here
  • Sono allergico/a a [sostanza] — I’m allergic to [substance]
  • Mi sono tagliato/a — I have cut myself (male/female)
  • Mi sono bruciato/a — I have burnt myself (male/female)
  • Dove è il pronto soccorso? — Where is the emergency room?
  • Ho bisogno di un’ambulanza subito — I need an ambulance immediately
  • Penso di avere un attacco di cuore — I think I’m having a heart attack
  • Può qualcuno aiutarmi, per favore? — Can someone help me, please?

In an emergency, it is also crucial to know:

  • The Italian emergency phone number 112 (medical, police, fire)
  • To clearly state your need and location: Ho bisogno di aiuto. Chiamo da [luogo] (I need help. I’m calling from [place]).

These phrases can help communicate quickly and clearly to get urgent medical assistance in Italy. 1, 4, 5, 7, 8

If needed, I can provide a printable list or audio pronunciation guide.

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