anormal
“anormal” means “abnormal” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
abnormalAlso: unusual, irregular
📝 In Action
El doctor dijo que el resultado es anormal.
A2The doctor said the result is abnormal.
Hubo un crecimiento anormal de las plantas este año.
B1There was an abnormal growth of the plants this year.
Es una situación anormal para esta época del año.
B2It is an unusual situation for this time of year.
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idiotAlso: weirdo, moron
📝 In Action
¡No seas anormal! Pon atención a la carretera.
B1Don't be an idiot! Pay attention to the road.
Ese tipo es un anormal, siempre está gritando solo.
B2That guy is a weirdo; he's always shouting by himself.
Me trató de anormal delante de todos.
C1He called me an idiot in front of everyone.
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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
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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.