Italian · Greetings & Essentials
"Help!" in Italian: aiuto!
aiuto!
Help! as an urgent shout in Italian is aiuto! (ah-YOO-toh). Use it for emergencies. For calmer requests say puoi aiutarmi? or ho bisogno di aiuto.
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How to pronounce aiuto!
Say it
ah-YOO-toh
/aˈju.to/
Aiuto stresses YOO: ah-YOO-toh. Three clear vowels. Shout it with rising urgency.
"Help!" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| aiuto! | help! Emergency shout. | Emergency shout. |
| aiuto, per favore | help, please Urgent but polite. | Urgent but polite. |
| chiedere aiuto | to ask for help Noun aiuto in a phrase. | Noun aiuto in a phrase. |
| ho bisogno di aiuto | I need help Calmer need. | Calmer need. |
How to use aiuto! in real life
- 1Someone falls
Aiuto! Chiama un'ambulanza!
Help! Call an ambulance!
True emergency shout.
- 2Stuck elevator
Premiamo il pulsante e gridiamo aiuto.
We press the button and shout help.
Aiuto as the cry.
- 3Kids play-acting
Nel gioco il pirata grida aiuto dalla nave.
In the game the pirate shouts help from the ship.
Playful use still keeps aiuto.
Mistakes English speakers make with aiuto!
Incorrect: Aiutami! (as the dictionary shout)
Correct: Aiuto!
The entry headword is the interjection aiuto!, not aiutami.
Incorrect: Help! Sono perso.
Correct: Aiuto! Sono perso.
Use Italian aiuto!, not English help.
Good to know
Aiuto! is the street emergency word Italians expect—short and loud. For non-emergencies, switch to scusa, mi aiuti? so you do not sound like you need an ambulance for a coffee order.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hearing a shout near the park
ChatPal
Hai sentito qualcuno gridare aiuto?
Did you hear someone shout help?
You
Sì, aiuto! Veniamo subito!
Yes—help! We're coming right away!
ChatPal
Chiamo i soccorsi mentre tu rispondi all'aiuto.
I'll call emergency services while you answer the help call.
You
Ok, resto vicino alla persona.
Ok, I'll stay near the person.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Help!" in Italian
When do I shout aiuto?
Real emergencies: falls, danger, medical need.
Calmer help?
Puoi aiutarmi? or ho bisogno di aiuto.
Is aiutami the same?
Aiutami means help me; the shout entry is aiuto!
With please?
Aiuto, per favore in urgent but polite moments.
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