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39 [trentanove] Guasto alla macchina

Where is the next gas station?	Dov’è il prossimo distributore di benzina?
I have a flat tyre / tire (am.).	Ho bucato.
Can you change the tyre / tire (am.)?	Può cambiare la ruota?
I need a few litres / liters (am.) of diesel.	Mi occorrono alcuni litri di gasolio.
I have no more petrol / gas (am.).	Ho finito la benzina.
Do you have a petrol can / jerry can / gas can (am.)?	Ha un bidone di riserva?
Where can I make a call?	Dove posso telefonare?
I need a towing service.	Ho bisogno di un autosoccorso.
I’m looking for a garage.	Cerco un’officina.
An accident has occurred.	C’è stato un incidente.
Where is the nearest telephone?	Dov’è il telefono più vicino?
Do you have a mobile / cell phone (am.) with you?	Ha un cellulare?
We need help.	Ci occorre aiuto.
Call a doctor!	Chiami un medico!
Call the police!	Chiami la polizia!
Your papers, please.	I documenti, per favore.
Your licence / license (am.), please.	La patente, per favore.
Your registration, please.	Il libretto di circolazione, per favore.

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