Spanish phrases for emergency

Below are Spanish phrases (Español) 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
    ¡Ayuda!
    Pronunciation
    ah-YOO-dah
    Meaning
    Help!
  • Native
    Llame a la policía
    Pronunciation
    YAH-meh ah lah poh-lee-SEE-ah
    Meaning
    Call the police
  • Native
    Necesito un médico
    Pronunciation
    neh-seh-SEE-toh oon MEH-dee-koh
    Meaning
    I need a doctor
  • Native
    Es una emergencia
    Pronunciation
    es OO-nah eh-mer-HEN-syah
    Meaning
    It is an emergency

Frequently asked questions

Are these Spanish phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in Spanish, 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 Spanish 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 Spanish after copying?

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

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