normalmente
/noɾˌmalˈmente/
The English word "normally" is translated into Spanish as normalmente.
Normalmente is a straightforward and commonly used word for "normally," meaning 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 by the adjective normal and the suffix -mente, which is the Spanish equivalent of the English suffix "-ly".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase Por lo regular is commonly used in casual conversations to convey the idea of "normally" or "usually".
How does it change in a sentence?
Adverbs ending in -mente are indeclinable, so normalmente does not change for gender or number.
How do you pronounce it?
/noɾˌmalˈmente/
Did you know?
- The suffix -mente is derived from the Latin word mēns, meaning 'mind'. This suggests that doing something 'normally' was historically linked to a state of mind.
- In some Spanish dialects, the word normal can be used as a sarcastic response to mean 'typical' or 'predictable' when something bad happens, similar to saying 'typical' in English.
- To add emphasis to normalmente, Spanish speakers often use the phrase lo más normal del mundo to mean 'completely normal' or 'the most normal thing in the world'.
Examples in context
- Ellos normalmente no escriben.They don't normally write.This sentence is useful for seeing how to negate the verb with normalmente.Tatoeba #13405628 by Lernema, translation #13404849 by Lebensfreude
- Normalmente comemos tres veces al día.Normally, we eat three times a day.This sentence shows how to use the adverb at the beginning of a sentence.Tatoeba #2117853 by marcelostockle, translation #2304472 by jose76c
- El rayo normalmente acompaña el trueno.Lightning normally accompanies thunder.This sentence demonstrates how the word describes a natural relationship between two things.Tatoeba #11938157 by Eremon, translation #325163 by CK
- Normalmente, llego temprano a las reuniones.Normally, I arrive early to meetings.
- Por lo general, las tiendas abren a las nueve de la mañana.Normally, stores open at 9 a.m.
- Por lo común, no nos vemos los fines de semana.Normally, we don't see each other on weekends.
- De costumbre, ella se despierta temprano.Normally, she wakes up early.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their morning routines.
- Lucía¿A qué hora te levantas, Daniel?What time do you wake up, Daniel?
- DanielNormalmente me levanto a las siete.Normally I wake up at seven.
- LucíaYo suelo despertar más tarde.I usually wake up later.
- DanielSí, normalmente tienes más tiempo que yo.Yes, normally you have more time than I do.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “normally” translations and entries normalmente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries normalmente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
