Italian Phrase
Come fermare un'emorragia grave?
Meaning
The sentence asks for instructions on how to stop a serious or life‑threatening bleed. It is a direct, urgent request for first‑aid knowledge.
When to use
Use this phrase in an emergency or when discussing first‑aid procedures, either with medical professionals, emergency responders, or in a classroom setting about health safety.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Comefermareun'emorragiagrave?
Come (How)
Interrogative adverb used to ask about the manner or method of doing something.
Fermare (to stop)
Infinitive form of the verb 'fermare', meaning to halt or bring to an end.
un' (a, elision)
Contraction of 'una' before a vowel; used with feminine nouns that start with a vowel.
emorragia (bleeding)
Feminine noun meaning 'hemorrhage' or 'severe bleeding'.
grave (severe)
Adjective placed after the noun to describe seriousness; agrees in gender and number.
🗨In Conversation
Come fermare un'emorragia grave?
How do you stop a severe bleed?
Prima di tutto, chiama il 112. Poi, applica una pressione diretta con un panno pulito sopra la ferita e tieni il panno premuto finché il sangue non smette di scorrere.
First, call 112. Then, apply direct pressure with a clean cloth over the wound and keep it pressed until the bleeding stops.
✕Common Mistakes
Come fermare una emorragia grave?
The noun 'emorragia' is feminine and starts with a vowel, so the article must be contracted to 'un''.
Come fermare un'emorragia grave?
The verb 'fermare' requires a direct object; the article must match the noun's gender and elision.
Come fermare un'emorragia gravissima?
If you want to emphasize extreme severity, you could use 'grave' or 'critica', but avoid mixing adjectives incorrectly.
↔Alternatives
Come si può arrestare un'emorragia grave?
How can one arrest a severe bleed?
Qual è il modo migliore per fermare un'emorragia grave?
What is the best way to stop a severe bleed?
Cosa fare in caso di emorragia grave?
What should you do in case of a severe bleed?
Cultural Tip
In Italy the emergency number is 112 (or 118 for medical emergencies). When you call, stay on the line, describe the situation clearly, and follow the operator's instructions. Italians also often use the phrase 'mettere pressione' (apply pressure) when giving first‑aid advice.