How do you say "call the police" in Italian?

Chiama la polizia

Phrase Noun

In Italian, "call the police" is Chiama la polizia.

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Pronunciation

Chiama la polizia is KYAH-mah lah poh-lee-TSEE-ah, stress on chiama and the third syllable of polizia.

Grammar notes

Chiama la polizia is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

call the police

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How to remember Chiama la polizia

Polizia is nearly identical to 'police', an easy word to catch even when panicked.

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Questions about Chiama la polizia

How do you pronounce Chiama la polizia?

Chiama la polizia is KYAH-mah lah poh-lee-TSEE-ah, stress on chiama and the third syllable of polizia.

Is Chiama la polizia formal or casual?

Chiama la polizia is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Chiama la polizia used in Italian?

Chiama la polizia is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (call the police).

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