Italian Phrase
C'è qualcuno con un'emergenza medica?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether there is anyone who is currently experiencing a medical emergency. It is a direct, urgent inquiry used when immediate assistance may be required.
When to use
Use this phrase in hospitals, emergency rooms, public venues, or any situation where you need to locate a person who needs urgent medical attention. It conveys a serious, caring tone.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'èqualcunoconun'emergenzamedica?
C'è (ci è)
Contraction of 'ci è', used to indicate existence, similar to 'there is/are' in English.
qualcuno
Indefinite pronoun meaning 'someone' or 'anyone', used for unknown persons.
con
Preposition meaning 'with', linking a person to a condition or object.
un'emergenza
The article 'una' elides before a vowel, becoming 'un''; 'emergenza' is a feminine noun meaning 'emergency'.
medica (adjective agreement)
Adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies; 'medica' matches the feminine singular 'emergenza'.
🗨In Conversation
C'è qualcuno con un'emergenza medica?
Is there anyone with a medical emergency?
Sì, c'è una signora al terzo piano che ha avuto un malore.
Yes, there's a lady on the third floor who had a sudden illness.
✕Common Mistakes
C'è qualcuno con una emergenza medica?
The article 'una' must elide before a vowel, becoming 'un''; use 'un'emergenza'.
C'è qualcuno con un'emergenza medico?
The adjective must agree with the feminine noun 'emergenza'; use 'medica', not 'medico'.
C'è qualcuno con un'emergenza mediche?
Adjective must stay singular to match the singular noun; 'mediche' is plural.
↔Alternatives
C'è qualcuno che ha bisogno di assistenza medica?
Is there anyone who needs medical assistance?
Qualcuno ha un'emergenza sanitaria?
Does anyone have a health emergency?
C'è qualche persona in difficoltà medica?
Is there any person in medical difficulty?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, when you suspect a medical emergency you can also call 'pronto soccorso' (emergency department) or shout 'Aiuto!'. The phrase is formal; in a more casual setting you might simply say 'C'è qualcuno che sta male?' but keep a respectful tone, especially in hospitals.