25 phrases · Levels: A1A2B1B2
Aiuto!
Help!
Shouted in any immediate emergency — attack, accident, fire, medical crisis.
Chiamate il 112!
Call 112!
Directing bystanders to call the emergency number — the single most important emergency phrase.
C'è un incendio!
There is a fire!
Alerting others to a fire in a building, vehicle or outdoor area.
Non respira! Sapete fare la rianimazione?
They're not breathing! Do you know how to do CPR?
When a person is unresponsive and not breathing — the critical phrase for mobilising bystanders with first aid skills.
Fermi, al ladro!
Stop, thief!
When witnessing or being the victim of a bag snatch or theft in a public place.
Sono rimasto/a intrappolato/a!
I am trapped!
When physically trapped — in a lift, under debris, in a vehicle, or in a locked room.
C'è stato un crollo — chiamate i soccorsi!
There has been a collapse — call emergency services!
Reporting a building collapse, structural failure or earthquake aftermath to emergency services.
Qualcuno è in pericolo!
Someone is in danger!
Alerting bystanders or emergency services that another person is at risk of harm.
Non so dove sono esattamente.
I don't know exactly where I am.
When calling emergency services from an unfamiliar location — describe surroundings to help locate you.
C'è un ferito grave — serve un'ambulanza urgente!
There is a seriously injured person — an urgent ambulance is needed!
Communicating the severity of an injury to emergency services to ensure rapid dispatch.
Evacuate immediatamente l'edificio!
Evacuate the building immediately!
Directing people to leave a building during fire, gas leak, structural risk or threat.
Attenzione! Pericolo di vita!
Attention! Life-threatening danger!
Warning people of immediate life-threatening danger — on a road, near electrical hazard, gas leak, etc.
Rimanete calmi e seguite le istruzioni!
Stay calm and follow the instructions!
Said by a person taking charge in an emergency — directing a crowd to prevent panic.
C'è una fuga di gas nell'appartamento.
There is a gas leak in the apartment.
When you smell gas — the immediate priority is to call the gas emergency line and evacuate.
Sono stato/a aggredito/a — chiamate la polizia!
I have been attacked — call the police!
After being the victim of a physical attack — alerting bystanders and requesting police assistance.
Il bambino non risponde, è svenuto!
The child is not responding, they've fainted!
Emergency phrase for an unresponsive child — paediatric emergencies require immediate 118 call.
C'è un uomo armato nell'edificio!
There is an armed man in the building!
Reporting an active threat — armed person in a school, office, shopping centre or public space.
Sono in pericolo — mandate aiuto all'indirizzo...
I am in danger — send help to the address...
A concise phrase to give when calling for help — providing your location is always the priority.
Devo stare sveglio/a — tenete mi sveglio/a!
I must stay awake — keep me awake!
Asking bystanders or medics to help you stay conscious after a head injury or medical emergency.
Mia nonna sta avendo un ictus — un lato del viso è caduto!
My grandmother is having a stroke — one side of her face has drooped!
Calling 118 when you recognise stroke symptoms in another person — time is critical.
C'è qualcuno che parla inglese qui?
Is there anyone who speaks English here?
When you cannot communicate adequately in Italian during an emergency.
Ho ingerito qualcosa di tossico — qual è il numero antiveleni?
I have ingested something toxic — what is the poison control number?
After accidental ingestion of a toxic substance — contacting the poison control centre.
Fate largo, sono medico!
Make way, I'm a doctor!
Said by a medical professional pushing through a crowd to reach an emergency patient.
Dove sono le uscite di emergenza?
Where are the emergency exits?
Entering any public building — cinema, theatre, hotel, school — to locate exits in advance.
Posso aspettare qui fino all'arrivo dei soccorsi?
Can I wait here until the emergency services arrive?
After calling emergency services — confirming your position and preparing to guide responders.