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"Emergency" in Spanish: emergencia
la emergencia
An emergency is la emergencia. It is feminine. Say es una emergencia for a real crisis. Use emergencia at hospitals and with 911-style calls.
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How to pronounce emergencia
Say it
eh-mehr-HEHN-syah
/e.meɾ.ˈxen.sja/
eh-mehr-HEHN-syah. Soft g like h. Stress HEHN.
"Emergency" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la emergencia | the emergency Default noun. | Default noun. |
| es una emergencia | it's an emergency Urgent statement. | Urgent statement. |
| sala de emergencias | emergency room Hospital area. | Hospital area. |
| en caso de emergencia | in case of emergency Signs and forms. | Signs and forms. |
How to use emergencia in real life
- 1Calling for help
¡Es una emergencia!
It's an emergency!
Short shout.
- 2Hospital desk
¿Dónde está la sala de emergencias?
Where is the emergency room?
Ask with emergencia.
- 3Form note
En caso de emergencia, llame este número.
In case of emergency, call this number.
Written with emergencia.
Mistakes English speakers make with emergencia
Incorrect: El emergencia es grave.
Correct: La emergencia es grave.
Emergencia is feminine: la emergencia.
Incorrect: It is an emergency (in Spanish).
Correct: Es una emergencia.
Use emergencia, not English.
Good to know
Good to knowIn Latin America, sala de emergencias is common on hospital signs. Say emergencia clearly when you need fast help.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the hospital entrance
ChatPal
¿Es una emergencia ahora?
Is it an emergency now?
You
Sí. Necesito la sala de emergencias.
Yes. I need the emergency room.
ChatPal
Siga la flecha roja.
Follow the red arrow.
You
Gracias. Voy ahora.
Thanks. I'm going now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Emergency" in Spanish
Is emergencia masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la emergencia.
How do you say it's an emergency?
Es una emergencia.
How do you say emergency room?
Sala de emergencias.
How do you pronounce emergencia?
eh-mehr-HEHN-syah.
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