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How to say “call an ambulance” in Spanish

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call an ambulance

Spanish · Español

polite

Translation

llame a una ambulancia

Romanization

llame a una ambulancia

Pronunciation

yah-meh ah oo-nah ahm-boo-lahn-syah

When to use it

Use this in urgent situations where clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it slowly and directly. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

llame a una ambulancia — a direct sentence to repeat until someone understands for "call an ambulance".

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How do you say "call an ambulance" in Spanish?+

You say "llame a una ambulancia" in Spanish. The romanized form is "llame a una ambulancia", and a simple pronunciation cue is "yah-meh ah oo-nah ahm-boo-lahn-syah".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "yah-meh ah oo-nah ahm-boo-lahn-syah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "llame a una ambulancia".

When should I use it?+

Use this in urgent situations where clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it slowly and directly. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.