Italian · Body & Health
"Ambulance" in Italian: ambulanza
l'ambulanza
Ambulance in Italian is l'ambulanza (ahm-boo-LAHN-tsah), feminine. Chiamare un'ambulanza means to call an ambulance.
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How to pronounce ambulanza
Say it
ahm-boo-LAHN-tsah
/ambuˈlan.tsa/
Ambulanza stresses LAHN: ahm-boo-LAHN-tsah. Soft ts. With article: lahm-boo-LAHN-tsah.
"Ambulance" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'ambulanza | the ambulance Default noun. | Default noun. |
| chiamare un'ambulanza | to call an ambulance Emergencies. | Emergencies. |
| sirena dell'ambulanza | ambulance siren Street noise. | Street noise. |
| arrivata l'ambulanza | the ambulance arrived Past narrations. | Past narrations. |
How to use ambulanza in real life
- 1On the phone
Serve un'ambulanza in via Roma.
We need an ambulance on Via Roma.
Un'ambulanza.
- 2Street scene
L'ambulanza sta arrivando adesso.
The ambulance is arriving now.
L'ambulanza.
- 3Hospital door
Portano il paziente con l'ambulanza.
They're bringing the patient by ambulance.
Con l'ambulanza.
Mistakes English speakers make with ambulanza
Incorrect: Chiama il ambulance.
Correct: Chiama un'ambulanza.
Use ambulanza.
Incorrect: Il ambulanza è veloce.
Correct: L'ambulanza è veloce.
Feminine: l'ambulanza.
Good to know
Hearing an ambulanza siren is daily city soundtrack. People clear the lane quickly—blocking one is social suicide.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a bike fall
ChatPal
Chiamo un'ambulanza o aspettiamo?
Shall I call an ambulance or wait?
You
Chiama l'ambulanza: non riesce ad alzarsi.
Call the ambulance: he can't get up.
ChatPal
Ok. L'ambulanza dovrebbe arrivare in dieci minuti.
Ok. The ambulance should arrive in ten minutes.
You
Resto qui con lui.
I'll stay here with him.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ambulance" in Italian
How do I call an ambulance?
Chiama un'ambulanza / chiama il 118.
Gender?
Feminine: l'ambulanza.
Pronunciation?
ahm-boo-LAHN-tsah.
By ambulance?
Con l'ambulanza.
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