English–Spanish

“alarm” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈlaɾma/

Example

La alarma sonó en todo el edificio.

The alarm sounded throughout the building.

Illustration for alarma (alarm)

How to say “alarm” in Spanish

“Alarm” in Spanish is alarma.

Siren blaring to warn people of immediate danger.

Full entry for alarma: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with alarma

El sistema de alarma alertó a los vecinos.

The alarm system alerted the neighbors.

Tips for using alarma

  • Spanish uses alarmar as a transitive verb to cause alarm and alarmarse as the reflexive form to become alarmed.

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