Talking About Unexpected Events in Spanish

By Lingobi, Published on 04/28/2025

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?

Being ready with the right words can make all the difference during an emergency. Keep learning with Lingobi to prepare for anything!

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