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How to Say "Is there a hospital nearby" in Italian
Ask for the nearest hospital in Italy with this essential emergency phrase.
C'è un ospedale qui vicino?
CHAY oon os-peh-DAH-leh Kwee vee-CHEE-nohneutral
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Use this phrase if you or someone else needs immediate medical attention and you're unsure of the location of the nearest hospital. It's direct and clear for urgent situations.
Alternatives
- Dov'è l'ospedale più vicino?Slightly more direct, asking 'Where is the nearest hospital?'
- Mi serve un ospedale, per favore.More of a statement of need, 'I need a hospital, please.'
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'vicino' with 'vicarious'
'Vicino' means 'near' or 'nearby', not related to the English word 'vicarious'.
Pronouncing 'C'è' as 'See'
The 'C' in 'C'è' is pronounced like 'ch' in 'church'.
Frequently asked
how to say is there a hospital near me in italian
The most common way is 'C'è un ospedale qui vicino?'. This directly translates to 'Is there a hospital near here?'.
what is hospital in italian
The word for hospital in Italian is 'ospedale'. Remember to pronounce the 'o' clearly and stress the 'DA' syllable.
how to ask for emergency in italian
For a general emergency, you can say 'Emergenza!'. To ask for a hospital specifically, use 'C'è un ospedale qui vicino?'.
