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"Ambulance" in Spanish: ambulancia
la ambulancia
An ambulance is la ambulancia. It is feminine. Say llamen una ambulancia when someone needs urgent transport. Keep ambulancia with una or la.
Street accident
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How to pronounce ambulancia
Say it
ahm-boo-LAHN-syah
/am.bu.ˈlan.sja/
ahm-boo-LAHN-syah. Stress LAHN. Soft c before i.
"Ambulance" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la ambulancia | the ambulance Default noun. | Default noun. |
| una ambulancia | an ambulance Requesting one. | Requesting one. |
| llamar una ambulancia | to call an ambulance Emergency action. | Emergency action. |
| viene la ambulancia | the ambulance is coming Reassurance. | Reassurance. |
How to use ambulancia in real life
- 1Street accident
¡Llamen una ambulancia!
Call an ambulance!
Urgent plural.
- 2Waiting outside
La ambulancia llega en cinco minutos.
The ambulance arrives in five minutes.
Update with ambulancia.
- 3Phone call
Necesito una ambulancia ahora.
I need an ambulance now.
Direct request.
Mistakes English speakers make with ambulancia
Incorrect: El ambulancia viene.
Correct: La ambulancia viene.
Ambulancia is feminine: la ambulancia.
Incorrect: Call the ambulance (in Spanish).
Correct: Llamen una ambulancia.
Use ambulancia in Spanish.
Good to know
People shout ¡Llamen una ambulancia! in crowds. On the phone, say ambulancia and your location clearly.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a fall in the park
ChatPal
¿Llamo una ambulancia?
Should I call an ambulance?
You
Sí. Llama la ambulancia, por favor.
Yes. Call the ambulance, please.
ChatPal
Ya estoy en la línea.
I'm already on the line.
You
Gracias. Yo espero aquí.
Thanks. I'll wait here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ambulance" in Spanish
Is ambulancia masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la ambulancia.
How do you say call an ambulance?
Llamen una ambulancia.
Do you use ustedes here?
Yes—llamen is ustedes plural.
How do you pronounce ambulancia?
ahm-boo-LAHN-syah.
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