C1 Collocation Neutral

Disparar o alarme

Raise the alarm / Sound the alarm

Meaning

To warn people of danger or trouble.

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Cultural Background

High use of car alarms makes this phrase very common in daily life.

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Context is key

Always check if you mean the physical sound or the figurative warning.

Meaning

To warn people of danger or trouble.

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Context is key

Always check if you mean the physical sound or the figurative warning.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

O aumento dos preços ____ o alarme entre os consumidores.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: disparou

The phrase is 'disparar o alarme'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B2

O aumento dos preços ____ o alarme entre os consumidores.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: disparou

The phrase is 'disparar o alarme'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is very common.

Related Phrases

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Dar o alerta

synonym

To give the alert

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