alarm

• Sensación repentina de miedo o ansiedad, o un dispositivo que emite un sonido fuerte para avisar de un peligro o para despertar a alguien del sueño.

A noun referring to a sudden feeling of fear or anxiety, or a device that makes a loud noise to warn of danger or to wake someone.

1. Warning deviceA1formal

   A device that makes a loud noise to warn people of danger or to wake them.

   Alarma (dispositivo de aviso)

   • The fire alarm went off suddenly.
   • I set my alarm clock for 6 AM.
   • The car alarm scared the neighbors.

   Sinónimosalertbellbuzzerhornklaxonsignalsirenwarning device

2. A2formal

   A sudden feeling of fear or anxiety about possible danger.

   alarma (sensación de miedo)

   • She felt alarm when she heard the news.
   • There is growing alarm about climate change.
   • His face showed alarm at the unexpected sound.

   Sinónimosanxietyapprehensionconsternationdismaydreadfearfrightpanictrepidationunease

   Antónimoscalmcomposureequanimity

3. Warning signalB1formal

   A signal or message that warns of danger or problems.

   Señal de alerta

   • The alarm was raised about the approaching storm.
   • Security alarms are triggered by unauthorized entry.
   • The government issued an alarm about the virus outbreak.

   Sinónimosalertdistress signalsignalsirenwarning

• Verbo que significa causar a alguien miedo, sobresalto o preocupación, o avisar de un peligro.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel fear, anxiety, or distress.

1. Cause fear or worryB1formal

   To make someone feel frightened or worried about something dangerous or unpleasant.

   Alarmar

   • The news alarmed the entire community.
   • His sudden illness alarmed his family.
   • The strange noise alarmed the neighbors.

   Sinónimosdistressfrightenpanicperturbscarestartleunsettleworry

   Antónimoscalmcomfortreassuresoothe

2. Fill with apprehensionB2formal

   To cause someone to feel anxious or uneasy about potential danger.

   Alarmar, asustar

   • The doctor's warning alarmed her about her health.
   • Rising crime rates alarmed the residents.
   • The report alarmed investors about the economy.

   Sinónimosdauntdisquietdistressfrightenpanicperturbscarestartleunnerveupset

   Antónimoscalmcomfortencouragereassuresoothe