Portuguese · Body & Health
"Ambulance" in Portuguese: ambulância
a ambulância
Ambulance in Portuguese is a ambulância. Say chamar uma ambulância when you need one. In Brazil, SAMU is reached at 192.
Street emergency
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How to pronounce ambulância
Say it
ahm-boo-LAHN-see-ah
/ã.bu.ˈlɐn.sia/
ahm-boo-LAHN-see-ah
"Ambulance" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a ambulância | the ambulance Default noun. | Default noun. |
| chamar uma ambulância | to call an ambulance Emergency. | Emergency. |
| ambulância do SAMU | SAMU ambulance Public service. | Public service. |
| sirene da ambulância | ambulance siren Sound. | Sound. |
How to use ambulância in real life
- 1Street emergency
Alguém já chamou a ambulância?
Has anyone already called the ambulance?
Crowd check.
- 2Phone call
Preciso de uma ambulância neste endereço agora.
I need an ambulance at this address now.
192 call.
- 3Traffic
Dá passagem: a ambulância está atrás.
Make way: the ambulance is behind.
Road courtesy.
Mistakes English speakers make with ambulância
Incorrect: Chama o ambulance.
Correct: Chama a ambulância.
Use ambulância, not English ambulance.
Incorrect: O ambulância chegou.
Correct: A ambulância chegou.
Ambulância is feminine: a ambulância.
Good to know
SAMU (192) is the public ambulance service most Brazilians mean first. Private plans also send ambulâncias. Drivers are expected to open a corridor when they hear the sirene da ambulância.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
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A gente chama a ambulância?
Should we call the ambulance?
You
Sim. Liga pro 192 e pede ambulância.
Yes. Call 192 and ask for an ambulance.
ChatPal
A ambulância disse que chega em dez minutos.
The ambulance said it arrives in ten minutes.
You
Fico com ele até lá.
I’ll stay with him until then.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ambulance" in Portuguese
Gender?
Feminine: a ambulância.
Call an ambulance?
Chamar uma ambulância / ligar pro 192.
SAMU number?
192.
Siren?
Sirene da ambulância.
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