Also means
to alert
Usage Note
Alarmar is a regular -ar verb. The reflexive alarmarse means to become alarmed or to take fright. The noun alarma gives the verb its form; the compound alarma de incendios (fire alarm) is widely used. Be aware that alarmar focuses on causing worry, whereas alertar (to alert) is more neutral.
Examples
"Las noticias comenzaron a alarmar a la población."
Natural Translation
The news began to alarm the population.
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