Italian Emergency Phrases

I need the embassy.

Pronunciation: oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dell ahm-bah-SHAH-tah

Use when you need consular services, have lost your passport, or need assistance as a foreign citizen in legal trouble.

I have been robbed.

Pronunciation (male): SOH-noh STA-toh deh-roo-BAH-toh
Pronunciation (female): SOH-nah STA-tah deh-roo-BAH-tah

Use to report a robbery to the police.

I need a dentist.

Pronunciation: oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee oon den-TEE-stah

Use when you have a dental emergency or need to find a dentist.

I'm lost.

Pronunciation: mee SOH-noh PEHR-soh

Use when you are disoriented and need directions. (Female speaker: Mi sono persa.)

I am pregnant.

Pronunciation: SOH-noh een-CHEEN-tah

Essential information for medical personnel, especially in an emergency, as it affects diagnosis and treatment.

I have a fever.

Pronunciation: oh FEHB-breh

Use to communicate symptoms of illness to medical personnel.

I have been assaulted.

Pronunciation (male): SOH-noh STA-toh ahg-greh-DEE-toh
Pronunciation (female): SOH-nah STA-tah ahg-greh-DEE-tah

Use to report an assault to the police or emergency services. This is a serious crime and requires immediate attention.

I need a lawyer.

Pronunciation: oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee oon av-voh-KAH-toh

Use if you find yourself in legal trouble or need legal advice, especially if detained or questioned by authorities.

I've lost my group.

Pronunciation: oh PEHR-soh eel MEE-oh GROO-poh

Use when separated from your travel companions or tour group and need assistance finding them.

I don't have money to get home.

Pronunciation: non oh SOHL-dee pehr tor-NAH-reh ah KAH-zah

Use when stranded without funds for transportation. Can help explain your situation to police, embassy, or charitable organizations.

The emergency number is 112.

Pronunciation: eel NOO-meh-roh dee eh-mer-JEN-tsa eh chen-toh-DOH-dee-chee

Italy's unified emergency number for police, fire, and medical emergencies. Essential information to share with others or confirm when calling for help.

I'm trapped/stuck.

Pronunciation: SOH-noh ree-MAH-stoh blok-KAH-toh

Use when physically trapped in an elevator, building, or other confined space. (Female speaker: Sono rimasta bloccata.)

My car broke down.

Pronunciation: mee see eh blok-KAH-tah lah MAH-kee-nah

Use when your vehicle has mechanical problems and you need roadside assistance or towing services.

I need urgent help.

Pronunciation: oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee ah-YOO-toh oor-JEN-teh

Use when you need immediate assistance but the situation requires more emphasis than just "Aiuto!" - conveys the urgency of your emergency.

I need a translator.

Pronunciation: oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee oon trah-doot-TOH-reh

Use when you need help communicating with medical personnel, police, or other emergency responders who don't speak your language.

I'm diabetic.

Pronunciation (male): SOH-noh dee-ah-BEH-tee-koh
Pronunciation (female): SOH-na dee-ah-BEH-tee-kah

Essential medical information for emergency responders. Can explain symptoms like dizziness, confusion, or loss of consciousness.

I feel like I'm going to faint.

Pronunciation: mee SEN-toh sveh-NEE-reh

Use when feeling dizzy or about to lose consciousness. Important to communicate to get immediate help and avoid falling.

Where can I find a pharmacy?

Pronunciation: DOH-veh POS-soh troh-VAH-reh OO-nah far-mah-CHEE-ah

Use when you need to find medication or first aid supplies. Pharmacies in Italy often provide basic medical advice and emergency supplies.

I have chest pain.

Pronunciation: oh doh-LOH-reh ahl PET-toh

Use to report chest pain to medical personnel. This could indicate a heart attack or other serious condition requiring immediate attention.

I lost my documents.

Pronunciation: oh PEHR-soh ee doh-koo-MEN-tee

Use when you've lost your passport, ID, or other important documents. Essential for reporting to police or embassy.

I don't speak Italian.

Pronunciation: non PAR-loh ee-tah-lee-AH-noh

Essential phrase to communicate language barriers to emergency responders or helpful bystanders who can assist with translation.

Call the fire department!

Pronunciation: kee-ah-MAH-teh ee VEE-jee-lee del FOO-oh-koh

Formal alternative: Chiami i vigili del fuoco! (formal singular). Use when there's a fire or other emergency requiring firefighters.

Call the police.

Pronunciation: kee-ah-MAH-teh lah poh-lee-TSEE-ah

Formal alternative: Chiami la polizia! (formal singular). Use when you need police assistance.

I'm choking.

Pronunciation: stoh sof-foh-KAN-doh

Use to signal airway obstruction and the need for immediate help.

I've been robbed.

Pronunciation: mee AN-no deh-roo-BAH-toh

Useful when reporting a theft to the police. Gender-neutral.
Alternative: Sono stato derubato (male), Sono stata derubata (female).

I can't breathe.

Pronunciation: non RYE-shko ah reh-spee-RAH-reh

Use to tell bystanders or emergency personnel that you are unable to breathe and need immediate help.

I'm allergic.

Pronunciation (male): SOH-noh ah-lehr-JEE-koh
Pronunciation (female): SOH-na ah-lehr-JEE-kah

Use Sono allergico a [sostanza] to specify the allergen (e.g. Sono allergico alle noci).

I'm losing a lot of blood / I'm bleeding heavily.

Pronunciation: stoh pehr-DEHN-doh MOHL-toh SAHN-gweh

Use to report severe bleeding and request urgent medical assistance.

I'm injured / I got hurt.

Pronunciation: mee SOH-no feh-REE-toh

Use when telling responders you were hurt. (Female speaker: Mi sono ferita.)

I need a doctor.

Pronunciation: oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee oon dot-TOH-reh

Use to request medical attention. Alternative: Mi serve un dottore.

There has been an accident.

Pronunciation: CHEH STA-toh oon een-chee-DEN-teh

Useful when reporting an accident to emergency services or the police.

Help — use to call for immediate assistance.

Pronunciation: ah-YOO-toh

Call an ambulance.

Pronunciation: kee-ah-MAH-teh oon ahm-boo-LAHN-tsa

Formal alternative: Chiami un'ambulanza (formal singular)

Where is the hospital?

Pronunciation: doh-VEH l'os-peh-DAH-leh

Useful when asking for directions.