alarmante
“alarmante” means “alarming” in Spanish (causing worry or fear).
alarming, worrying
Also: disturbing
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Las noticias de hoy son alarmantes.
A2Today's news is alarming.
Hay un aumento alarmante de la contaminación en la ciudad.
B1There is an alarming increase in pollution in the city.
La falta de agua ha llegado a un nivel alarmante.
B2The lack of water has reached an alarming level.
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Quick Quiz: alarmante
Question 1 of 3
How would you describe an 'alarming situation' involving a feminine noun like 'la crisis'?
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From the Spanish verb 'alarmar', which comes from the noun 'alarma'. The noun originally comes from the Italian phrase 'all'arme!' meaning 'to arms!', used as a call to prepare for battle.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'alarmante' stronger than 'preocupante'?
Yes, 'alarmante' usually suggests a higher level of urgency or fear than 'preocupante' (worrying).
Can I use 'alarmante' to describe a person?
Not usually. It is used to describe situations, news, levels, or data. If a person is causing alarm, you might call them an 'alarmista' (alarmist).
Does it ever change to 'alarmantes'?
Yes! If the noun you are describing is plural, you add an -s. For example: 'resultados alarmantes' (alarming results).