Emergency & Safety
Useful Spanish vocabulary and phrases for talking about emergency situations, safety vocabulary, and calling for help
🚨 Emergency Services
Learn about Spanish emergency services and essential crisis vocabulary
👮 Police
Law enforcement, crime reporting, and public safety
Key Vocabulary
Essential Phrases
⚡ Crisis Response Scenarios
Step-by-step emergency response procedures in Spanish
🏥 Medical Emergency
Emergency Response Steps
Related Vocabulary
🛡️ Safety Protocols
Essential safety procedures and prevention strategies
🚪 Fire Evacuation
Safety Protocol
Safety Equipment
📞 Emergency Communication
Learn how to communicate effectively during emergencies
Calling 112 (Emergency)
Example Dialogue
Communication Tips
🇪🇸 Spanish Emergency Culture
112 - Universal Emergency
112 is the European emergency number that works in Spain. It connects to all emergency services and has multilingual operators.
Always Carry ID
In Spain, you must carry identification (passport or DNI) at all times. Police can ask for it during emergencies or routine checks.
Healthcare System
Spain has public healthcare (urgencias) for emergencies. Private insurance is common for faster service in non-emergency situations.
Siesta Impact
Some emergency services like local police may have reduced availability during siesta hours (2-5 PM), but 112 operates 24/7.