anormal
/anoɾˈmal/
The English word "abnormal" is translated into Spanish as anormal.
The word anormal is used to describe behaviour that deviates from norms.
Meaning: of or pertaining to behaviour that deviates from norms (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective anormal must agree in number with the noun it modifies. For plural nouns, use the form anormales.
How do you pronounce it?
/anoɾˈmal/
Did you know?
- The word anormal comes from a Medieval Latin mistake where writers confused the word anōmalus with the word norma.
- To describe a situation that is 'abnormal' in the sense of being unfair or excessive, Spanish speakers often use the word desorbitado.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, describing a person's behavior as anormal can be seen as much more insulting and clinical than saying someone is 'weird' or 'strange'.
Examples in context
- Sami es muy anormal.Sami is very abnormal.This sentence is useful for describing someone using anormal.Tatoeba #9749531 by Eremon, translation #7150757 by OsoHombre
- Tengo un apetito anormal.I have an abnormal appetite.This sentence is useful for describing an appetite using anormal.Tatoeba #9749532 by Eremon, translation #1659368 by IndoBharat
- A veces tengo sangrado vaginal anormal.I sometimes have abnormal vaginal bleeding.This sentence is useful for describing medical symptoms using anormal.Tatoeba #9749548 by Eremon, translation #38258 by cromwellt
- El comportamiento de ese niño es inusualThe behavior of that child is abnormal.
- Esta situación es irregularThis situation is abnormal.
- Su reacción fue completamente anormalHis reaction was completely abnormal.
- Este fenómeno natural es muy extrañoThis natural phenomenon is very abnormal.
- El resultado de esa prueba médica es inusual para alguien de su edadThe result of that medical test is abnormal for someone of his/her age.
- ¡Qué raro es este aparato! Nunca vi algo así antesHow abnormal is this device! I've never seen anything like it before.
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Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a strange sound coming from their car.
- ElenaJavier, escucho un ruido anormal en el coche.Javier, I hear an abnormal noise in the car.
- JavierTienes razón, Elena, suena muy extraño.You are right, Elena, it sounds very strange.
- Elena¿Crees que sea algo anormal en el motor?Do you think it is something abnormal in the engine?
- JavierEs probable, deberíamos ir al mecánico.It is probable, we should go to the mechanic.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “abnormal” translations and entries anormal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anormal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
