Spanish Phrase
Llama al 911 ante cualquier incendio.
Meaning
‘Call 911 for any fire.’ This is a direct, urgent instruction to contact emergency services the moment a fire is detected, regardless of its size.
When to use
Use this phrase on safety posters, in fire‑drill briefings, or when teaching Spanish speakers how to react in emergencies. It’s also handy for travelers who need to know the local emergency protocol.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Llamaal911antecualquierincendio
Imperative (tú) – Llama
‘Llama’ is the informal second‑person singular imperative of the verb *llamar* meaning ‘call’.
Contraction – al
‘al’ = *a* + *el*, the preposition ‘to/at the’ used before a masculine singular noun or number.
Preposition – ante
‘ante’ expresses ‘in case of’, ‘before’, or ‘when faced with’ a situation.
Indefinite adjective – cualquier
‘cualquier’ means ‘any’ and must agree in gender and number with the noun that follows.
Noun – incendio
‘incendio’ is a masculine noun meaning ‘fire’.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué debo hacer si veo humo?
What should I do if I see smoke?
Llama al 911 ante cualquier incendio.
Call 911 for any fire.
✕Common Mistakes
Llamar al 911 ante cualquier incendio.
The infinitive ‘llamar’ is not a command; use the imperative ‘Llama’.
Llama al 911 en cualquier incendio.
‘en’ means ‘in’, while ‘ante’ correctly conveys ‘in case of’ or ‘when faced with’.
↔Alternatives
Marca el 911 si hay un incendio.
Dial 911 if there is a fire.
Llama al número de emergencias ante cualquier fuego.
Call the emergency number for any fire.
Contacta al 911 en caso de incendio.
Contact 911 in case of fire.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries the emergency number is 911 (though some use 112). It’s illegal to call the number for non‑emergencies, and misuse can result in fines. When you call, speak clearly, give the exact location, and stay on the line until the operator says you can hang up.