alarma
nounfeminine/ɐˈlaɾmɐ/high
a·lar·ma
Definitions
1A sound, light, or other type of signal that warns of danger or an emergency situation.
The fire alarma went off in the middle of the night.
They installed an alarma system in the house.
2A state of anxiety, fear, or sudden worry caused by a perception of danger.
The news caused general alarma among the population.
He looked at her with alarma.
Etymology
Do italiano 'all'arme' (às armas), por via do francês 'alarme'.