La sirena
Example: La sirena sona quan hi ha una emergència a l'escola.
Definition
"La sirena" is a device that produces a loud, piercing sound used as a warning signal, especially to alert people of emergencies such as fires or other dangers. For example, "La sirena sona quan hi ha una emergència a l'escola" means the siren sounds when there is an emergency at school.
Etymology
The word "la sirena" comes from the Latin 'sīrēna,' which itself derives from the Greek 'seirēn,' referring to the mythological sirens who lured sailors with their enchanting music and voices. Over time, the term evolved to describe a loud warning device that captures attention similarly.
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"La sirena" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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