normalmente
/noɾˌmalˈmente/
The English phrase "usually" is translated into Spanish as normalmente.
normalmente is used to describe actions or states that happen most of the time. In Spanish, you can place normalmente at the beginning of a sentence or before the verb, similar to how "usually" is used in English.
Meaning: most of the time (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The word normalmente is formed from the adjective normal and the suffix -mente, which is the Spanish equivalent of the English suffix "-ly".
Which one should you use?
You can also use the phrase por lo general to mean "generally" or "as a rule."
How do you pronounce it?
/noɾˌmalˈmente/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, when a series of adverbs ending in -mente are used together, only the last one keeps the suffix. For example, one might say rápida y normalmente instead of rápidamente y normalmente.
- In some contexts, a Spanish speaker might use suele (from the verb 'soler') instead of an adverb, saying normalmente suele… to describe a habitual action.
- In some dialects, normalmente can be used as a sarcastic response to an absurd situation, implying that something weird is actually 'normal' for that person.
Examples in context
- Normalmente como en casa.I usually eat at home.This sentence shows how to use normalmente to describe a habit of eating.Tatoeba #11488298 by adaycito, translation #6356721 by CK
- Normalmente no duermo tanto.I usually don't sleep that much.This sentence demonstrates using normalmente in a negative statement about sleep.Tatoeba #7973673 by Seael, translation #7973670 by maaster
- Normalmente me levanto tarde.I usually get up late.This sentence shows how to use normalmente to describe a routine of waking up late.Tatoeba #1919989 by marcelostockle, translation #41160 by CK
- Normalmente, estudio dos horas al día.Usually, I study for two hours per day.
- Normalmente, los trenes llegan a tiempo.Usually, the trains arrive on time.
- Por lo general, la gente trabaja de lunes a viernes.Usually, people work from Monday to Friday.
- Por lo general, la conferencia comienza a las nueve de la mañana.Usually, the conference starts at 9 a.m.
- Generalmente, vamos al cine los sábados.Usually, we go to the cinema on Saturdays.
- Generalmente, las tiendas cierran a las ocho de la noche.Usually, the stores close at 8 p.m.
- Usualmente, como frutas después de cada comida.Usually, I eat fruits after every meal.
- Usualmente, él llega tarde a las reuniones.Usually, he arrives late to meetings.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing their weekend routines.
- Lucía¿Normalmente sales de fiesta los viernes?Do you usually go out partying on Fridays?
- AlejandroNo, normalmente prefiero descansar en casa.No, I usually prefer to rest at home.
- LucíaEntiendo, yo también soy muy tranquila.I understand, I am also very calm.
- AlejandroEs mejor para empezar bien la semana.It is better to start the week well.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry normalmente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
