How to Say "crises" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “crises” is “emergencias” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounA1
serious situations
Examples
Hubo varias emergencias médicas durante el concierto.
There were several medical emergencies during the concert.
En caso de emergencias, llame al número de ayuda.
In case of emergencies, call the help number.
Always Feminine Plural
This word is always used with feminine plural articles and adjectives (las emergencias, unas emergencias serias).
Using the Singular for Services
Mistake: “Fui a la emergencia del hospital.”
Correction: Fui a emergencias del hospital. (When referring to the department, the plural is common and feels more natural.)
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