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anormal

ah-nor-mahl/a.noɾˈmal/

“anormal” means “abnormal” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

abnormal

Also: unusual, irregular
Adjectivem or fA2
A row of identical blue square blocks with one bright red round ball in the middle.

📝 In Action

El doctor dijo que el resultado es anormal.

A2

The doctor said the result is abnormal.

Hubo un crecimiento anormal de las plantas este año.

B1

There was an abnormal growth of the plants this year.

Es una situación anormal para esta época del año.

B2

It is an unusual situation for this time of year.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • inusual (unusual)
  • extraño (strange)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • comportamiento anormal – abnormal behavior
  • ritmo anormal – irregular rhythm
  • clima anormal – unusual weather

idiot

Also: weirdo, moron
Nounm or fB2informal
A silly person wearing a colorful conical party hat backward and shoes on their hands.

📝 In Action

¡No seas anormal! Pon atención a la carretera.

B1

Don't be an idiot! Pay attention to the road.

Ese tipo es un anormal, siempre está gritando solo.

B2

That guy is a weirdo; he's always shouting by himself.

Me trató de anormal delante de todos.

C1

He called me an idiot in front of everyone.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Idioms & Expressions

  • quedar como un anormal – to look like a fool in front of others

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "anormal" in Spanish:

abnormal→idiot→irregular→moron→unusual→weirdo→

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Quick Quiz: anormal

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence describes a medical result correctly?

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📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek prefix 'a-' (meaning 'not') and the Latin word 'normalis' (meaning 'according to a rule' or 'square'). It literally means something that falls outside the standard rule.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: abnormalFrench: anormalPortuguese: anormal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'anormal' the same as 'abnormal' in English?

Mostly, yes! In medical or scientific contexts, they are identical. However, in Spanish, 'anormal' is more frequently used as a direct insult toward people than 'abnormal' is in English.

When should I use 'extraño' instead of 'anormal'?

Use 'extraño' for things that are just 'strange' or 'weird.' Use 'anormal' for things that violate a rule, a pattern, or a healthy standard (like a test result or a system error).

Is it polite to use this word?

It is neutral when describing objects or data. It is very impolite and offensive when used to describe a person.