Calling Emergency Services
Use these phrases when you need to contact emergency services in Spanish-speaking countries.
Key Phrases
¡Necesito ayuda, por favor! Hay una emergencia médica aquí.
I need help, please! There is a medical emergency here.
💡 Use this to get immediate attention from the operator.
¿Puede enviar una ambulancia rápidamente a esta dirección?
Can you send an ambulance quickly to this address?
💡 Use this to request medical help immediately.
Hubo un accidente de coche muy grave en la calle.
There was a very serious car accident on the street.
💡 Use this to describe a vehicle collision.
¿Puede mandar a la policía y a los bomberos ahora?
Can you send the police and firefighters now?
💡 Use this if you need more than medical assistance.
Estoy en la esquina de la avenida Colón y calle Sol.
I am on the corner of Colon Avenue and Sol Street.
💡 Use this to give your exact location.
Un hombre cayó al suelo and no puede respirar bien.
A man fell to the ground and cannot breathe well.
💡 Use this to explain a medical condition.
No voy a colgar el teléfono, sigo en la línea.
I am not going to hang up the phone, I am still on the line.
💡 Use this to confirm you are staying connected.
Hay mucho fuego y humo dentro de la casa grande.
There is a lot of fire and smoke inside the big house.
💡 Use this to report a fire emergency.
¿Qué información necesita usted sobre la situación actual?
What information do you need about the current situation?