Talking About Unexpected Events in Spanish
Sometimes life surprises us! Knowing how to talk about emergencies and unexpected events in Spanish can be very helpful when traveling or living abroad.
Useful Vocabulary
Apagón – Power outage
Terremoto – Earthquake
Inundación – Flood
Tormenta – Storm
Incendio – Fire
Emergencia – Emergency
Evacuación – Evacuation
Alerta – Alert
Rescate – Rescue
Refugio – Shelter
Quick Phrases
¿Dónde está el refugio más cercano? – Where is the nearest shelter?
Necesitamos ayuda. – We need help.
No hay electricidad. – There is no electricity.
¿Está todo bien? – Is everything okay?
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