normalmente
“normalmente” means “normally” in Spanish (as usual).
normally, usually
Also: generally, as a rule
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Normalmente, ceno en casa con mi familia.
A1Normally, I have dinner at home with my family.
¿Qué haces normalmente los sábados por la mañana?
A1What do you usually do on Saturday mornings?
Ella normalmente llega tarde, pero hoy fue puntual.
A2She usually arrives late, but today she was on time.
Si llueve, las carreteras están normalmente muy congestionadas.
B1If it rains, the roads are generally very congested.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'normalmente' to express a daily routine?
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Comes from the Spanish adjective 'normal' combined with the suffix '-mente,' which itself comes from the Latin word 'mens' meaning 'mind' or 'manner.' So, 'normalmente' literally means 'in a normal manner.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish, as the -mente suffix became widely productive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'normalmente' mean exactly the same thing as 'usualmente'?
They are very close synonyms! 'Normalmente' (normally) describes something that follows the expected standard or rule. 'Usualmente' (usually) describes something that happens frequently as a habit. You can use them interchangeably in most everyday conversations.
Where should I put 'normalmente' in a Spanish sentence?
Unlike in English where adverbs often go in the middle of a verb phrase, in Spanish, it's very flexible but most common to place it either at the beginning of the sentence (Normalmente, leo...) or directly after the verb (Leo normalmente...).