What is the Spanish word for "emergency"?

Learn how to say "emergency" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

emergency

Spanish

emergencia

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Examples of how to use "emergency" in Spanish

English
This is a very serious medical emergency.
Spanish
Esta es una emergencia médica muy grave.
English
Call this number in an emergency.
Spanish
Llama a este número en caso de emergencia.
English
The hospital handled the emergency quickly.
Spanish
El hospital manejó la emergencia rápidamente.
English
We practiced an emergency drill today.
Spanish
Hoy practicamos un simulacro de emergencia.
English
Keep cash for any emergency travel.
Spanish
Mantén efectivo para cualquier viaje de emergencia.

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This is a very serious medical emergency.

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