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How do you say "call an ambulance" in Italian?

Chiama un'ambulanza

Phrase Noun

In Italian, "call an ambulance" is Chiama un'ambulanza.

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Pronunciation

Chiama un'ambulanza is KYAH-mah oo-nahm-boo-LAHN-tsah, stress on chiama and lanza, with 'zi' sounds giving a TS.

Grammar notes

Chiama un'ambulanza is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

call an ambulance

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How to remember Chiama un'ambulanza

Ambulanza looks almost exactly like the English word 'ambulance', easy to spot in an emergency.

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Questions about Chiama un'ambulanza

How do you pronounce Chiama un'ambulanza?

Chiama un'ambulanza is KYAH-mah oo-nahm-boo-LAHN-tsah, stress on chiama and lanza, with 'zi' sounds giving a TS.

Is Chiama un'ambulanza formal or casual?

Chiama un'ambulanza is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Chiama un'ambulanza used in Italian?

Chiama un'ambulanza is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (call an ambulance).

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