Calling Emergency Services
Use these phrases when you need to contact emergency services in a Spanish-speaking country and explain the situation clearly.
Key Phrases
Necesito que envíen una ambulancia rápidamente porque mi amigo se cayó y no puede moverse.
I need you to send an ambulance quickly because my friend fell and cannot move.
💡 Use this when someone is injured and requires immediate medical attention.
Por favor, llamen a los bomberos inmediatamente ya que hay mucho humo en el edificio.
Please call the firefighters immediately since there is a lot of smoke in the building.
💡 Use this to report a fire or smoke in a structure.
Ha ocurrido un accidente de tráfico muy grave en la carretera que cruza el pueblo.
A very serious traffic accident has occurred on the road that crosses the town.
💡 Use this to report a car crash to the authorities.
Estoy buscando a la policía porque alguien robó mi mochila mientras yo estaba comprando.
I am looking for the police because someone stole my backpack while I was buying.
💡 Use this to report a theft or robbery.
¿Podría decirme si es posible que la policía venga a esta dirección ahora mismo?
Could you tell me if it is possible for the police to come to this address right now?
💡 Use this to request police presence at a specific location.
Nos encontramos perdidos en el bosque que está detrás del hotel donde nos hospedamos.
We find ourselves lost in the forest that is behind the hotel where we are staying.
💡 Use this when you need help finding your way back.
Es necesario que me quede en la línea hasta que los servicios médicos lleguen aquí.
It is necessary for me to stay on the line until the medical services arrive here.
💡 Use this to confirm you should remain on the phone with the operator.
No se preocupe, mantendré la calma mientras espero a la ambulancia en la calle.
Do not worry, I will keep calm while I wait for the ambulance on the street.
💡 Use this to reassure the operator that you will wait safely.
El conductor del coche herido necesita ayuda urgente porque está perdiendo mucha sangre ahora.
The driver of the injured car needs urgent help because he is losing a lot of blood now.
💡 Use this to specify the condition of a victim.