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alarm in Spanish

alarm in Spanish is alarma, rebato, despertador — alarm means a sound, signal, or device that warns of danger or draws attention to something needing action.

alarm in Spanish

alarma
noun
rebato
noun
despertador
noun
A mechanical device for awaking people, or rousing their attention.
tocar a rebato
verb
(transitive) To call to arms for defense.
tocar a rebato
verb
alarmar
verb

What does "alarm" mean?

  1. noun A sound, signal, or device that warns of danger or draws attention to something needing action.
    "The fire alarm went off just as the meeting was starting."
  2. noun A sudden feeling of fear or anxiety caused by a sense of danger.
    "There was real alarm in his voice when he called to say he'd be late."
  3. verb To make someone worried or afraid, often by warning them of a danger.
    "The strange noise from the engine began to alarm the passengers."

alarm in a sentence

  • The fire alarm went off just as the meeting was starting.
  • She set three alarms so she wouldn't oversleep.
  • There was real alarm in his voice when he called to say he'd be late.
  • The strange noise from the engine began to alarm the passengers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "alarm" in Spanish?

"alarm" in Spanish is alarma, rebato, despertador. alarm means: A sound, signal, or device that warns of danger or draws attention to something needing action.

How do you use "alarm" in a sentence?

Example: "The fire alarm went off just as the meeting was starting." In Spanish, "alarm" is alarma, rebato, despertador.

Are there other ways to say "alarm" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "alarm": alarma, rebato, despertador, tocar a rebato, alarmar.

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