normalmente
/nor.malˈmen.te/
The Italian word for 'normally' is normalmente.
normalmente is used to describe actions performed in an expected or customary manner.
Meaning: in the expected or customary manner (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the adjective normale (normal) and the suffix -mente. This suffix is the standard way to form adverbs from adjectives in Italian, similar to the English suffix '-ly'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable: /nor.malˈmen.te/.
Did you know?
- The word normale can be used as a sarcastic response in Italy to describe a situation that is actually chaotic or absurd, implying 'this is just how it goes'.
- The word normale shares the same Latin root, norma, which refers to a carpenter's square, linking the concept of 'normal' to a physical tool used for measuring straightness.
- Unlike English, where '-ly' can be added to many adjectives, the -mente suffix in normalmente requires the adjective to be in its feminine form before adding the suffix.
Examples in context
- Normalmente non lo faccio.I don't normally do that.Tatoeba #5804887 by Guybrush88, translation #2276157 by CK
- Tom sta respirando normalmente.Tom is breathing normally.Tatoeba #3781322 by Guybrush88, translation #2273057 by CK
- Normalmente, dormo fino a tardi.Normally, I sleep late.Tatoeba #12253383 by Guybrush88, translation #12251078 by CK
- Abitualmente, vado a dormire prestoNormally, I go to bed early
- Solitamente, ci vediamo il sabato seraNormally, we meet on Saturday evening
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Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are discussing their weekend routines at a cafe.
- GiuliaNormalmente cosa fai il sabato?What do you normally do on Saturdays?
- MatteoDi solito vado in palestra.Usually I go to the gym.
- GiuliaAnche io, normalmente mi alleno la mattina.Me too, I normally work out in the morning.
- MatteoÈ un'ottima abitudine, Giulia.It is a great habit, Giulia.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry normalmente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
