How to Say "to alarm" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to alarm” is “alarmar” — B1 level.
Examples
No quiero alarmar a nadie, pero hay una tormenta en camino.
I don't want to alarm anyone, but there is a storm on the way.
Las noticias sobre la economía alarmaron a los inversores.
The news about the economy alarmed the investors.
Su repentino silencio empezó a alarmarme.
His sudden silence began to worry me.
Using the 'Personal A'
Since this word usually describes how you affect a person, remember to use the little word 'a' before the person being alarmed (e.g., 'alarma a mi madre').
Action vs. Feeling
Use 'alarmar' when something causes worry. If you want to say you feel worried yourself, you'll see it as 'alarmarse' (to get alarmed).
Alarmar vs. Alertar
Mistake: “Usar 'alarmar' para un simple aviso sin miedo.”
Correction: Use 'alertar' for a neutral warning and 'alarmar' when there is a sense of fear or panic involved.
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