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INTRODUCTION
In today’s lesson, we’ll introduce you to some phrases that hopefully you won’t have to use. When traveling to Spain, while the threat of physical violence is not prevalent, one should always be careful. In addition, this phrase is not limited to threatening situations. It can also be used in the unfortunate event that you or someone around you is in a need of immediate assistance.
GRAMMAR POINT
Today, we’ll learn how to call for help.
In Spanish, “Help!” is ¡Socorro!
¡Socorro!
Let’s break it down by syllable: ¡So-co-rro!
Now, let’s hear it once again, ¡Socorro!
Literally, this means “assistance,” but it’s the most usual way to call for help.
In Spanish, you can call for the police by saying, ¡Policía!
¡Policía!
Let’s break it down by syllable: ¡Po-li-cí-a!
And now, let’s hear it once again, ¡Policía!
Literally, this means, “Police!”
A phone number for the police and for all kind of emergencies in Spain and all over Europe is 112. When visiting Spain, it’s a good idea to rent a cellular phone. If you’re not planning to, you should probably consider renting one. This is nearly a necessity, if you’re planning on renting a car or if you’re feeling adventurous to discover your own Spain. I sincerely recommend it.
You may be concerned about whether the cellular operator you have chosen has good coverage or whether you will have enough money in the case of emergency. If this is the case, don’t worry, you will be able to call 112 even if you don’t have coverage for your rented cellular, but there is coverage for other comparnies, even if you don’t have money, even if you have forgotten the PIN of your phone. In all these cases, you will be able to call 112.

Outro
Okay, to close out today’s lesson, we'd like for you to practice what you've just learned. I'll provide you with the English equivalent of the phrase and you are responsible for saying it aloud. You’ll have a few seconds before I give you the answer, so buena suerte, that means “good luck” in Spanish.
Okay, here we go!
“Help!” - ¡Socorro!
¡Socorro!
¡Socorro!
“Police!” - ¡Policía!
¡Policía!
¡Policía!

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