alarmar

Senses

1. 1.

   to alarm, to frighten

   to cause fear, worry, or concern in someone

2. 2.

   to alert, to warn

   to notify of danger or a problem

Examples

• "As notícias sobre a economia alarmaram os investidores."

  The news about the economy alarmed the investors.

• "Não quero alarmar você, mas acho que temos um problema sério."

  I don't want to alarm you, but I think we have a serious problem.

• "O aumento de casos da doença alarmou as autoridades de saúde."

  The increase in disease cases alarmed the health authorities.

Usage

This verb is commonly used in formal and news contexts. It often appears in the reflexive form "alarmar-se" (to become alarmed, to worry). Common collocations include "alarmar a população" (to alarm the population) and "sem querer alarmar" (without wanting to alarm).