Portuguese phrases for emergency

Below are Portuguese phrases (Português) you'll actually use for emergency. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    Socorro!
    Pronunciation
    soh-KOH-hoo
    Meaning
    Help!
  • Native
    Chame a polícia
    Pronunciation
    SHAH-meh ah poh-LEE-syah
    Meaning
    Call the police
  • Native
    Preciso de um médico
    Pronunciation
    preh-SEE-zoo jee oon MEH-jee-koo
    Meaning
    I need a doctor
  • Native
    É uma emergência
    Pronunciation
    eh OO-mah eh-mer-ZHEN-syah
    Meaning
    It is an emergency

Frequently asked questions

Are these Portuguese phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in Portuguese, we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy Portuguese text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to Portuguese after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type Portuguese regularly, install a system keyboard.

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