Alarmó (en. Alarmed)

/alarˈmo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Cause fear or unease.
The news alarmed the entire community.
La noticia alarmó a toda la comunidad.
Alert or warn about a danger.
The sound of the siren alarmed the neighbors.
El sonido del sirena alarmó a los vecinos.
Indicate the presence of an imminent danger.
The smoke detector alarmed when smoke started coming out.
El detector de humo alarmó cuando comenzó a salir humo.

Etymology

From Latin 'alarma', which means 'signal of alert'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fire alarm
System that alerts about fires.
alarma de incendios
set off the alarms
Emit a warning signal.
salar las alarmas
raise the alarm
Inform about an imminent danger.
dar la alarma

Related Words

alarm
Device that warns of a danger.
alarma
alarming
That causes alarm or unease.
alarmante
alarmist
Person who excessively alarms others.
alarmista

Slang Meanings

To be on alert.
After hearing the rumors, everyone was alarmed.
Después de escuchar los rumores, todos estaban alarmados.
To be easily frightened.
Don't be alarmed, it's just a barking dog.
No seas alarmado, solo es un perro ladrando.