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Survival Phrases

The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.

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Emergencies & Safety

Getting help fast when something goes wrong.

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Calling Emergency Services

These phrases will help you request emergency assistance, describe an accident, and communicate clearly with a dispatcher in Spanish.

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A Medical Emergency

Use these essential phrases to accurately report symptoms, describe accidents, and communicate with emergency responders or bystanders when someone is hurt.

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Lost or Stolen Items

Use these phrases when you need to report missing belongings, speak to the police, or contact your embassy in an emergency.

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Asking for Help

Use these essential Spanish phrases to ask for help, explain that you are lost, and navigate basic language barriers.

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Asking for Help

Use these phrases when you need assistance, are lost, or have trouble understanding someone.

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Car Accident or Breakdown

Essential phrases for communicating clearly during a car breakdown or minor accident, from checking for injuries to calling for assistance.

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Reporting a Crime

These phrases will help you communicate with the police to report a crime, describe what happened, and get the official documents you need.

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Fire & Evacuation

Use these phrases to alert others, find the exit, and understand instructions during a fire or emergency evacuation.

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Fire & Evacuation

Essential phrases and instructions for navigating a fire alarm or building evacuation safely.