First Aid and Emergencies

First Aid and Emergencies in Italian

Knowing how to ask for help in an emergency is essential when traveling or living abroad. In Italy, the main emergency number is 112, which connects you to police, medical, and fire services.

Essential Help Phrases

When you need immediate assistance, you must be able to describe your situation clearly. Here are the most important phrases for A2 learners:

  • Aiuto! – Help!
  • Chiamate un'ambulanza! – Call an ambulance!
  • Ho bisogno di aiuto. – I need help.
  • Sto male. – I feel sick.

Common Emergency Vocabulary

Here are key terms you should know:

Italian English
Il medico The doctor
L'ospedale The hospital
Il dolore The pain
La farmacia The pharmacy

Common Mistake: Do not confuse Ho male (I am in pain / it hurts) with Sono male (which is grammatically incorrect; always use Sto male for "I feel bad").

Words

Aiuto!
Help!
Aiuto! Ho bisogno di un medico.Help! I need a doctor.
Chiamate un'ambulanza!
Call an ambulance!
Presto, chiamate un'ambulanza!Quick, call an ambulance!
Sto male
I feel sick
Oggi sto molto male.Today I feel very sick.
Il dolore
The pain
Sento un forte dolore qui.I feel a strong pain here.
Il medico
The doctor
Dobbiamo chiamare un medico.We need to call a doctor.
L'ospedale
The hospital
Dov'è l'ospedale più vicino?Where is the nearest hospital?
La farmacia
The pharmacy
Cerco una farmacia aperta.I am looking for an open pharmacy.
Ho bisogno di...
I need...
Ho bisogno di acqua.I need water.
Dov'è...?
Where is...?
Dov'è il bagno?Where is the bathroom?
Per favore
Please
Un'ambulanza, per favore!An ambulance, please!

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Patterns

Ho bisogno di ___

Expressing a need for something (I need...).

Ho bisogno di un medico.I need a doctor.

Dov'è ___?

Asking for the location of a place or service (Where is...?).

Dov'è l'ospedale?Where is the hospital?

Ho un dolore alla ___

Describing where you feel physical pain with a feminine body part (I have a pain in my...).

Ho un dolore alla schiena.I have a pain in my back.