Spanish Phrase
Sí, puse la alarma.
Meaning
The speaker confirms that they have set the alarm. It’s a short, direct answer to a question like “Did you set the alarm?” and shows that the action is already completed.
When to use
Use this sentence after someone asks if you have set an alarm, or when you want to reassure a listener that the alarm is already on. It works in everyday contexts such as planning a morning routine or confirming a reminder.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sípuselaalarma
Sí (affirmation)
Used to answer a yes/no question positively; it can also be used alone to confirm something.
puse (preterite of poner)
First‑person singular preterite of the verb poner, meaning “to put, to set, to place”. It indicates a completed action in the past.
la (definite article)
Feminine singular article that agrees with the noun alarma.
alarma (feminine noun)
Means “alarm” (e.g., a clock or phone alarm). It is a regular -a noun, so it takes the article la.
🗨In Conversation
¿Pusiste la alarma?
Did you set the alarm?
Sí, puse la alarma.
Yes, I set the alarm.
✕Common Mistakes
Sí, soy la alarma.
Avoid using ser for setting an alarm; ser means “to be”.
Sí, pongo la alarma.
Present tense pongo means “I put” now, not a completed past action.
Sí, puse alarma.
The noun needs the definite article la in this context.
↔Alternatives
Claro, ya la puse.
Sure, I already set it.
Sí, la he puesto.
Yes, I have set it.
Sí, la activé.
Yes, I activated it.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, setting an alarm is a routine part of daily life, especially for school or work. The verb poner is the standard verb used with "alarma" (e.g., "poner la alarma"), unlike English which uses "set". Remember that the article is required – you cannot say *puse alarma*; you must say *puse la alarma*.