normales
“normales” means “normal” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
normal, regular
Also: standard, ordinary
📝 In Action
Los precios en este mercado son muy normales.
A1The prices in this market are very normal (average).
Ellas tienen vidas bastante normales, sin grandes dramas.
A2They have pretty normal lives, without big dramas.
Si ves objetos extraños, no son fenómenos normales.
B1If you see strange objects, they are not normal phenomena.
the normal ones
Also: the regulars
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Dejemos los casos raros y volvamos a los normales.
B1Let's leave the strange cases and return to the normal ones (the regular ones).
Los superhéroes son geniales, pero necesitamos más historias sobre los normales.
B2Superheroes are great, but we need more stories about the normal people.
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Quick Quiz: normales
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'normales'?
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Comes from the Latin word *normalis*, which itself comes from *norma*, meaning 'rule' or 'carpenter's square.' It originally described something that conformed perfectly to a standard or a rule.
First recorded: 15th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'normal' become 'normales' instead of 'normals' in the plural?
If a Spanish word ends in a consonant (like the 'l' in 'normal'), you must add '-es' to make it plural, not just '-s'. This rule applies to many common adjectives like 'fácil' (fáciles) and 'difícil' (difíciles).
Can 'normales' be used to describe people?
Yes, absolutely. You can say 'gente normal' (normal people) or 'los estudiantes normales' (the normal students). It just means they are typical or average.