Emergency Numbers

Who to call and what to say in an emergency...

All emergency numbers can be reached from pay phones, without the use of a phone card or money. However, many public telephones are out of order in Buenos Aires city and its suburbs. Shops often have phone booths (locutorios) which can be used in the event of an emergency.

Unless stated, there is no guarantee that any English is spoken on any of the following emergency and helpline telephone numbers. All numbers can be called free from fixed landline, public telephone or mobile cellular phone.

Emergency Words and Terminology

Please note: these phrases have been simplified for easy communication by a non-Spanish speaker. They are not necessarily grammatically correct Spanish.

• Helplines
• Emergency Hospitals
• Emergency Pharmacies