Essential
English
Help!
Translation
Aiuto!
ah-YOO-toh
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Destination Guide
Rome — Emergencies
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“Let's learn together!” — Pac
Master the essential Italian phrases for emergencies in Rome. From greeting to farewell.
8 phrases
Essential
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Call the police.
Translation
Chiami la polizia.
KYAH-mee lah poh-lee-TSEE-ah
Cultural note
European emergency number is 112 — works from any phone.
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Call an ambulance.
Translation
Chiami un'ambulanza.
KYAH-mee oon-ahm-boo-LAHN-tsah
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I'm lost.
Translation
Mi sono perso(a).
mee SOH-noh PEHR-soh
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I don't feel well.
Translation
Non mi sento bene.
nohn mee SEN-toh BEH-neh
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Where is the hospital?
Translation
Dov'è l'ospedale?
doh-VEH lohs-peh-DAH-leh
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My wallet was stolen.
Translation
Mi hanno rubato il portafoglio.
mee AHN-noh roo-BAH-toh eel por-tah-FOH-lyoh
Cultural note
Pickpockets work the crowded metro lines — keep bags zipped and in front of you.
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I need a doctor.
Translation
Ho bisogno di un medico.
oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee oon MEH-dee-koh
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Voyager's Tip
Coffee rules: cappuccino is a morning drink — ordering one after lunch marks you as a tourist.