L'alarma
Example: L'alarma va sonar quan es detecti fum a l'edifici.
Definition
"L'alarma" refers to a device or system designed to alert people to danger or an emergency, such as a fire or intrusion. It activates a loud sound or signal to warn occupants and prompt immediate action, as in the example phrase where it sounds upon detecting smoke in a building.
Etymology
The word "l'alarma" comes from the Italian 'all'arme,' meaning 'to arms' or 'to the weapons,' originally used as a call to prepare for battle. Over time, it evolved to mean any warning signal, especially those used to alert people to danger, like modern alarms.
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"L'alarma" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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