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Oi pessoal! (Hi, everyone!) Welcome to the tenth unit of the Complete 0 to A1 Portuguese Course. In this lesson, you will learn about emergency services in Portugal. You will learn how to call for help in case of an emergency and some useful Portuguese vocabulary related to medical emergencies.
Emergency Services in Portugal
In Portugal, the national emergency phone number is 112. This number can be dialed for any type of emergency, and it is attended by specific services depending on the nature of the emergency. For medical emergencies, the call is received by the National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM).
The INEM is responsible for providing emergency medical service to the population 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The service includes pre-hospital emergency and urgent medical care, and medical transportation.
When you call 112, you should be prepared to provide some basic information, such as:
- Your name
- Your phone number
- The location of the emergency
- A brief description of the emergency
It is important to remain calm and speak clearly when making an emergency call. The operator will ask you a series of questions to determine the level of urgency and the type of assistance required.
Portuguese Medical Vocabulary
Knowing some basic Portuguese medical vocabulary can help you communicate effectively with medical professionals in emergency situations. Here are some essential medical phrases to know:
| Portuguese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Socorro! | soh-COH-roh! | Help! |
| Estou doente | is-TOH do-EN-teh | I am sick |
| Preciso de ajuda médica | preh-SEE-soh deh ah-JOO-dah MEH-dee-kah | I need medical help |
| Estou com dor de cabeça | is-TOH kohm dohr deh kah-BEH-sah | I have a headache |
| Estou com febre | is-TOH kohm FEH-breh | I have a fever |
| Estou me sentindo mal | is-TOH meh sen-TEEN-doh mahl | I'm feeling unwell |
Conclusion
In this lesson, you learned about emergency services in Portugal and some useful Portuguese medical vocabulary. Remember to always remain calm and follow the instructions given to you when making an emergency call.
I hope you found this lesson helpful. In the next unit, we will cover more topics related to health and emergencies. Now it's time to practice what we've learned! Obrigado (Thank you)!
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