normal
/noɾˈmal/
The English word 'normal' is translated into Spanish as normal.
normal is used to describe things that are usual or ordinary. In certain contexts, it can be a synonym for 'habitual' (meaning usual) or 'común' (meaning common). Note that while 'normal' describes what is ordinary, the Spanish word 'regular' can sometimes be used to mean 'so-so' or 'mediocre'.
Meaning: usual, ordinary (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of normal is normales.
How do you pronounce it?
/noɾˈmal/
Did you know?
- The word normal derives from the Latin nōrmālis, which relates to the norma, a carpenter's square used to ensure a right angle.
- In Spanish, normal is often used as a one-word response meaning 'It is only natural' or 'That makes sense'. It is a common way to express empathy or agreement when someone explains a reaction to a situation.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the word normal is frequently used as a filler word or an interjection to mean 'of course' or 'obviously' during a conversation.
Examples in context
- Tom no es normal.Tom isn't normal.This sentence is useful for saying that someone is not normal using normal.Tatoeba #2570939 by hayastan, translation #2236996 by CK
- Esto no es normal.This isn't normal.This sentence is useful for saying that a thing is not normal using normal.Tatoeba #1503352 by marcelostockle, translation #1110080 by Scott
- Eso es muy normal.That's very normal.This sentence is useful for saying that something is very normal using normal.Tatoeba #7447450 by arh, translation #8978805 by CK
- La situación es bastante corriente en nuestra industria.The situation is quite normal in our industry.
- La película estuvo normalita, ni buena ni mala.The movie was just okay, neither good nor bad.
- El servicio del restaurante es regular, pero la comida es deliciosa.The restaurant service is average, but the food is delicious.
- Las temperaturas son completamente normales para esta época del año.The temperatures are completely normal for this time of year.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking about a new routine at work.
- AlejandroNo es normal trabajar tanto.It is not normal to work so much.
- LucíaPara este puesto, es normal.For this position, it is normal.
- AlejandroPero es un horario muy pesado.But it is a very heavy schedule.
- LucíaSí, pero es algo normal aquí.Yes, but it is something normal here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “normal” translations and entries normal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries normal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
