siren
BrE /ˈsaɪrən/ AmE /ˈsaɪrən/
noun en → es
a loud noise made by a machine, especially to warn people of danger or to get their attention
silbato, sirena
- the sound of the siren
Collocations sound of a siren · emergency siren
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The sound of the ambulance's siren was getting louder.
El sonido de la sirena de la ambulancia se estaba volviendo más fuerte.
a flashing light on a police car, ambulance, or fire engine that is used to warn other vehicles and pedestrians of an emergency situation
luces parpadeantes de emergencia
- the flashing lights on a police car
Collocations police siren · emergency vehicle siren
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The police car's sirens and flashing lights were visible from far away.
Las sirenas y luces parpadeantes de la patrulla policial eran visibles desde lejos.