emergency
BrE /ɪˈmɜːrənsi/ AmE /ɪˈmɜːrənsi/
noun en → es
a serious situation that needs immediate action or help
emergencia, crisis
- an emergency situation
- emergency services
Collocations emergency exit · emergency room
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The hospital has an emergency department.
El hospital tiene una sala de emergencias.
something that is done to be ready for a sudden dangerous situation
preparación para emergencias, plan de contingencia
- emergency kit
- emergency procedures
Collocations emergency supplies · emergency plan
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Every home should have an emergency kit.
Cada hogar debería tener un kit de emergencia.