siren

BrE /ˈsaɪrən/ AmE /ˈsaɪrən/

noun en → es

1 NOISE [singular] B1

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

  • The sound of the ambulance's siren was getting louder.

    El sonido de la sirena de la ambulancia se estaba volviendo más fuerte.

2 LIGHT [singular] B2

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

  • 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.