Alarma (en. Alarm)

/aˈlar.ma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A mechanism or signal that alerts to an imminent danger.

The car alarm went off when they tried to open it without the key.

La alarma del coche sonó cuando intentaron abrirlo sin la llave.

State of unease or concern about something that may occur.

Rumors of a possible economic crisis caused alarm among investors.

Los rumores sobre una posible crisis económica generaron alarma entre los inversores.

Security system that protects a place.

We installed an alarm in the house to prevent thefts.

Instalamos una alarma en la casa para prevenir robos.

From the Latin 'alarma', which means 'alarm, warning'.

social alarm

Widespread concern in society about a specific issue.

alarma social

raise the alarm

Warn others of a possible danger.

dar la alarma

fire alarm

System that detects smoke or fire and emits a signal.

alarma de fuego

alert

Signal that indicates the presence of a danger.

alerta

signal

Indicator that transmits information.

señal

warning

Notification about a possible risk.

advertencia

To be in a state of constant alert.

After what happened, everyone is on alert.

Después de lo que pasó, todos están en alarma.

To exaggerate a situation as if it were a major danger.

It's not that serious; there's no need to be on alert all the time.

No es para tanto, no hay que estar en alarma todo el tiempo.