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alarma
nounfemininegeneral usevery common/ɐˈlaɾmɐ/a·lar·ma
Definitions
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A sound, light, or other type of signal that warns of danger or an emergency situation.
Usage examples
“The fire alarma went off in the middle of the night.”
“They installed an alarma system in the house.”
2
A state of anxiety, fear, or sudden worry caused by a perception of danger.
Usage examples
“The news caused general alarma among the population.”
“He looked at her with alarma.”