paranormal
/paɾanoɾˈmal/
The Spanish word for paranormal is paranormal.
The adjective paranormal is used to describe things that cannot be explained by scientific methods.
Meaning: that cannot be explained by scientific methods (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, paranormal must agree in number with the noun it modifies. When modifying a plural noun, change the form to paranormales.
How do you pronounce it?
/paɾanoɾˈmal/
Did you know?
- When discussing paranormal events in Spain or Latin America, people often refer to el más allá, meaning 'the beyond'. This phrase is the standard way to describe the realm where paranormal entities reside.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term paranormal is frequently associated with the study of ufología (ufology). While English separates aliens from ghosts, Spanish speakers often group them under the same paranormal umbrella.
- The word normal in Spanish, like in English, comes from the Latin 'norma', which refers to a carpenter's square or a ruler, meaning 'paranormal' is literally 'outside the rule'.
Examples in context
- Tom cree en los fenómenos paranormales.Tom believes in paranormal phenomena.This sentence shows how to use paranormal when describing phenomena.Tatoeba #2853242 by marcelostockle, translation #2854428 by Wierdmin
- Tres de cada cuatro americanos creen en la existencia de fenómenos paranormales.Three out of four Americans believe in the existence of paranormal phenomena.This sentence demonstrates the use of the plural form paranormales to describe phenomena.Tatoeba #1332012 by marcelostockle, translation #1332009 by Spamster
- Los científicos están investigando fenómenos paranormales en el antiguo castillo.Scientists are investigating paranormal phenomena in the old castle.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Daniel are discussing a scary story in a cafe.
- María¿Crees en lo paranormal, Daniel?Do you believe in the paranormal, Daniel?
- DanielNo, no creo en esas cosas.No, I don't believe in those things.
- MaríaPero escuché un ruido muy extraño anoche.But I heard a very strange noise last night.
- DanielSeguro fue solo el viento.It was probably just the wind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “paranormal” translations and entries paranormal, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
