Spanish Conversation · Level 63
76 words
Spanish word
alarma
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈlaɾma/
Meaning
- feminine nounalarm
Example
La alarma sonó en todo el edificio.
The alarm sounded throughout the building.
More examples
El sistema de alarma alertó a los vecinos.
The alarm system alerted the neighbors.
Core concept
Siren blaring to warn people of immediate danger.
Common phrases
sistema de alarma
alarm system
activar la alarma
set off the alarm
alarma de incendio
fire alarm
Similar words
aviso: Short spoken or written notice that gives information or basic instructions.
señal: Visual or physical mark that indicates position, direction, or when to act.
alerta: Urgent notice that calls for attention and quick response to a developing threat.
sirena: Loud device that emits a piercing wail to warn people during emergencies.
Definition in Spanish
Dispositivo o aviso que alerta sobre peligro o emergencia; también la sensación de inquietud que provoca ese aviso.
Word origin
From French alarme (via Italian all'arme) and ultimately from Latin ad arma 'to arms', originally a call to take up weapons that later generalized to any warning.
Usage tips
- Spanish uses alarmar as a transitive verb to cause alarm and alarmarse as the reflexive form to become alarmed.
Opposites
- tranquilidadpeacenoun
- calmacomposurenoun