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normal

nor-MAHLnoɾˈmal

normal

Also: standard, regular
A row of five identical, perfectly shaped red apples sitting neatly on a wooden table, symbolizing uniformity and the expected.

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Es un día normal, nada especial.

A1

It's a normal day, nothing special.

Mi temperatura es normal, no tengo fiebre.

A2

My temperature is normal, I don't have a fever.

Lo normal es llegar a tiempo a las citas.

B1

The normal thing is to arrive on time for appointments.

Después de la tormenta, el servicio eléctrico volvió a la normalidad.

B2

After the storm, the electrical service returned to normal.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • vida normal – normal life
  • funcionamiento normal – normal operation
  • lo normal – the normal thing
  • presión arterial normal – normal blood pressure

teacher-training college

Also: normal
NounfC1formal
Latin America
A simplified diagram showing a curved green surface with a bright yellow line drawn perpendicular (at 90 degrees) to the curve, illustrating the geometric concept of a normal line.

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Mi abuela estudió en la normal para ser maestra.

C1

My grandmother studied at the teacher-training college to become a teacher.

El profesor dibujó la normal a la curva en la pizarra.

C2

The professor drew the normal to the curve on the blackboard.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • escuela de magisterio (teacher-training school)

Common Collocations

  • estudiar en la normal – to study at the teacher-training college
  • graduarse de la normal – to graduate from the teacher-training college

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "normal" in Spanish:

normal→regular→standard→teacher-training college→

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Quick Quiz: normal

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'normal' to describe more than one thing?

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This word comes straight from the Latin word 'normalis', which meant 'made according to a carpenter's square'. The root is 'norma', which means a rule, pattern, or standard. So, something 'normal' is something that fits the standard pattern.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: normalFrench: normalItalian: normalePortuguese: normal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'normal' always the same for masculine and feminine things?

Yes, it is! This makes it easier to use than many other Spanish adjectives. You say 'un libro normal' (a normal book) and 'una casa normal' (a normal house). The word itself doesn't change.

What's the difference between 'normal' and 'común'?

They're very close, but there's a slight difference. 'Normal' usually means something fits a standard or expectation ('una temperatura normal'). 'Común' means 'common' or 'widespread' ('un problema común'). In many situations, you could use either one without any confusion.