Alarmado (en. Alarmed)

/alarˈmaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Pronounced by the feeling of fear or concern.
He was alarmed by the loud noises in the house.
Estaba alarmado por los fuertes ruidos en la casa.
One who has been warned of an imminent danger.
The town was alarmed by the news of the natural disaster.
El pueblo estaba alarmado por la noticia del desastre natural.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'alarmatus', meaning 'one who has been alarmed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be alarmed
to feel worried or scared about something.
estar alarmado
alarmed by the situation
uneasy or scared due to current circumstances.
alarmado por la situación
to put on alert
to cause concern or unease.
poner en alarma

Related Words

alarm
It refers to the sound or signal that warns of a danger.
alarma
alarming
Causing alarm or unease.
alarmante
alarmist
A person who tends to alarm others with their words or actions.
alarmista

Slang Meanings

To be in shock
After the news, he was alarmed, almost in shock.
Después de la noticia, estaba alarmado, casi en shock.
To be in alert mode
When he heard the rumor, he became alarmed and in alert mode.
Cuando escuchó el rumor, se puso alarmado y en modo alerta.