Portuguese Phrase
Liga pro 911 pra qualquer incêndio.
Meaning
The sentence is a direct, urgent instruction telling someone to call the emergency number 911 whenever there is a fire. It uses informal imperative form and colloquial contractions, making it sound like a quick warning or safety slogan.
When to use
Use this phrase on safety posters, in emergency‑procedure videos, or when giving quick verbal instructions to a group (e.g., tourists) about what to do in case of a fire.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ligapro911praqualquerincêndio
Liga (imperative)
‘Liga’ is the informal second‑person singular imperative of ‘ligar’ (to call). In formal instructions you’d use ‘Ligue’ (third‑person singular formal).
pro (para + o)
‘pro’ is a spoken contraction of ‘para o’, meaning ‘to the/for the’. It’s common in casual speech.
911 (emergency number)
In many countries, especially the United States, 911 is the universal emergency telephone number.
pra (para)
‘pra’ is a colloquial shortening of ‘para’. In written or formal Portuguese you’d normally write ‘para’.
qualquer (any)
‘qualquer’ is an indefinite adjective meaning ‘any’. It always precedes the noun it modifies.
incêndio (fire)
‘incêndio’ is a masculine noun meaning ‘fire’ (as in a building fire).
🗨In Conversation
O que eu faço se houver um incêndio?
What should I do if there’s a fire?
Liga pro 911 pra qualquer incêndio.
Call 911 for any fire.
✕Common Mistakes
Liga pro 911 pra qualquer incêndio.
‘Liga’ is informal; for public safety messages use the formal imperative ‘Ligue’.
Liga pro 911 pra qualquer incêndio.
‘pra’ is colloquial; in written or formal contexts write ‘para’.
Liga pro 911 pra qualquer incêndio.
In Brazil the fire‑department number is 193, not 911. Using 911 may confuse local listeners.
↔Alternatives
Ligue para o 911 em caso de incêndio.
Dial 911 in case of a fire.
Chame o 911 se houver fogo.
Call 911 if there is fire.
Em caso de incêndio, telefone o 911.
In case of fire, phone 911.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil the official fire‑department number is 193, while 190 is for police and 192 for ambulance. The phrase uses ‘911’, which is the U.S. emergency number, so it’s most useful for Portuguese speakers traveling to or living in North America, or in contexts where the app targets an international audience. For a Brazilian audience, you’d replace ‘911’ with ‘193’. Also, remember that formal signage usually prefers the formal imperative ‘Ligue’ and the full preposition ‘para’.