Essential Italian Medical Travel Phrases for Solo Travelers

Italian is spoken throughout Italy and parts of Europe, and is commonly understood in medical settings across the country. For solo travelers, knowing essential Italian medical and emergency phrases can help you get assistance faster, explain symptoms clearly, and reduce stress during urgent situations.

🩺 Medical Emergencies (Immediate Help)

Help!
Aiuto!
(eye-OO-toh)

It’s an emergency
È un’emergenza
(eh oon eh-mehr-JEHN-tsah)

I need help immediately
Ho bisogno di aiuto immediatamente
(oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee eye-OO-toh ee-meh-dee-ah-tah-MEHN-teh)

Call an ambulance
Chiami un’ambulanza
(kee-AH-mee oon ahm-boo-LAHN-tsah)

I need a doctor
Ho bisogno di un medico
(oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee oon MEH-dee-koh)

🏥 Doctors, Hospitals, and Clinics

Where is the nearest hospital?
Dov’è l’ospedale più vicino?
(doh-VEH lohs-peh-DAH-leh pyoo vee-CHEE-noh)

Is there a clinic nearby?
C’è una clinica qui vicino?
(cheh OO-nah KLEE-nee-kah kwee vee-CHEE-noh)

I need to see a doctor
Devo vedere un medico
(DEH-voh veh-DEH-reh oon MEH-dee-koh)

Do you speak English?
Parla inglese?
(PAHR-lah een-GLEH-zeh)

🤕 Symptoms and Pain

I feel sick
Mi sento male
(mee SEHN-toh MAH-leh)

I’m in pain
Ho dolore
(oh doh-LOH-reh)

It hurts here
Mi fa male qui
(mee fah MAH-leh kwee)

I have a fever
Ho la febbre
(oh lah FEHB-breh)

I feel dizzy
Mi sento stordito/a
(mee SEHN-toh stor-DEE-toh/tah)

I have trouble breathing
Ho difficoltà a respirare
(oh dee-fee-kohl-TAH ah reh-spee-RAH-reh)

💊 Medications and Allergies

I am allergic to [substance]
Sono allergico/a a [sostanza]
(SOH-noh ah-lehr-JEE-koh/kah ah…)

I need my medication
Ho bisogno del mio medicinale
(oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dehl MEE-oh meh-dee-kah-NAH-leh)

Do you have something for pain?
Ha qualcosa per il dolore?
(ah kwahl-KOH-zah pehr eel doh-LOH-reh)

I need a pharmacy
Ho bisogno di una farmacia
(oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee OO-nah fahr-mah-CHEE-ah)

🚑 Accidents and Injuries

I fell down
Sono caduto/a
(SOH-noh kah-DOO-toh/tah)

I’m bleeding
Sto sanguinando
(stoh sahn-gwee-NAHN-doh)

I burned myself
Mi sono scottato/a
(mee SOH-noh skoh-TAH-toh/tah)

I think it’s broken
Penso che sia rotto
(PEHN-soh keh SEE-ah ROHT-toh)

🧠 Mental Health & Distress

I’m feeling very anxious
Mi sento molto ansioso/a
(mee SEHN-toh MOHL-toh ahn-ZYOH-soh/sah)

I’m having a panic attack
Sto avendo un attacco di panico
(stoh ah-VEHN-doh oon ah-TAHK-koh dee PAH-nee-koh)

I need to calm down
Ho bisogno di calmarmi
(oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee kahl-MAHR-mee)

🗂️ Medical History & Documents

I have a medical condition
Ho una condizione medica
(oh OO-nah kohn-dee-TSYOH-neh MEH-dee-kah)

I have travel insurance
Ho un’assicurazione di viaggio
(oh oon ahs-see-koo-rah-TSYOH-neh dee vyahj-joh)

Here is my prescription
Ecco la mia ricetta
(EH-koh lah MEE-ah reh-CHEHT-tah)

🧾 Helpful Tip for Solo Travelers

📌 Save this page offline or take screenshots before traveling.
📌 Carry a translated list of allergies and medications in your wallet.
📌 In emergencies, show the phrase on your phone if pronunciation is difficult — it’s completely acceptable and often faster.

Disclaimer: This content is for travel communication only and does not replace professional medical advice or emergency services. In serious situations, seek immediate medical help.