neurotípico
/neuɾoˈtipiko/
The English word 'neurotypical' is translated into Spanish as neurotípico.
The term is an adjective used to describe someone having a normal way of processing information.
Meaning: having normal way of processing information (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term neurotípico is generally understood and accepted. In Mexico, Persona neurotípica is widely used and in Colombia, Desarrollo neurotípico is understood and widely accepted.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, so use the feminine form neurotípica when referring to a woman. The masculine plural form neurotípicos is used to refer to a group of neurotypical people or a mixed-gender group. The feminine plural form neurotípicas is used when referring exclusively to a group of women.
How do you pronounce it?
/neuɾoˈtipiko/
Did you know?
- In casual Spanish, the word típico often means 'cliché' or 'stereotypical', which can add an unintended layer of irony when describing someone as neurotípico.
- The term neurotípico is a 'calque', meaning it was formed by translating the English word piece by piece rather than evolving from Latin roots.
- Beyond describing people, academic Spanish uses the term to describe procesos neurotípicos, referring to the actual mental functions rather than the individual.
Examples in context
- Ana me ha llamado neurotípico. ¿Qué quiere decir eso?Ana called me neurotypical. What does that mean?Tatoeba #10310955 by Seael, translation #10311671 by DJ_Saidez
- Él tiene un desarrollo neurotípico.He has a neurotypical development.
- No todos los niños son neurotípicos.Not all children are neurotypical.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new educational program.
- JavierEl programa es para alumnos neurotípicos.The program is for neurotypical students.
- María¿Y qué pasa con los alumnos con autismo?And what about the students with autism?
- JavierEllos necesitan un plan diferente, María.They need a different plan, María.
- MaríaTienes razón, Javier.You are right, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “neurotypical” translations and entries neurotípico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries neurotípico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
