Alarmada (en. Alarmed)
/a.lar.'ma.ða/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
State of being scared or anxious about a situation.
She was alarmed by the news of the accident.
Ella estaba alarmada por la noticia del accidente.
That has high tension or nervousness.
The atmosphere became alarmed during the discussion.
El ambiente se volvió alarmado durante la discusión.
That causes worry or unease.
The increase in cases of illnesses left her alarmed.
El aumento de casos de enfermedades la dejó alarmada.
Etymology
The word 'alarmada' comes from the verb 'alarmar', which means to cause fear or concern.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be alarmed
To feel uneasy or scared by something unexpected.
estar alarmada
to raise an alarm
To provoke a situation of alert or fear.
dar alarma
to alarm someone
To cause fear or concern in another person.
alarmar a alguien
Related Words
alarm
Device that alerts about a danger or threat.
alarma
to alarm
To cause fear, unease, or concern.
alarmar
alarmingly
In a way that causes alarm or concern.
alarmente
Slang Meanings
To be in a state of alertness and worry.
Since I heard the rumors, I have been alarmed.
Desde que escuché los rumores, estoy alarmada.
To be very stressed or nervous.
After the exam, she was completely alarmed.
Después del examen, quedó completamente alarmada.