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normalmente

nohr-mahl-MEHN-teh

adverbA1
normally?as usual,usually?on a regular basis
Also:generally?in general terms,as a rule?standard procedure

📝 In Action

Normalmente, ceno en casa con mi familia.

A1

Normally, I have dinner at home with my family.

¿Qué haces normalmente los sábados por la mañana?

A1

What do you usually do on Saturday mornings?

Ella normalmente llega tarde, pero hoy fue puntual.

A2

She usually arrives late, but today she was on time.

Si llueve, las carreteras están normalmente muy congestionadas.

B1

If it rains, the roads are generally very congested.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • generalmente (generally)
  • habitualmente (habitually)
  • usualmente (usually)

Antonyms

  • raramente (rarely)
  • excepcionalmente (exceptionally)

Common Collocations

  • comer normalmente – to eat normally
  • funcionar normalmente – to function normally

💡 Grammar Points

Adverbs ending in -mente

Most Spanish adverbs that describe 'how' an action is done are formed by adding -mente to the feminine form of an adjective. This is the equivalent of adding '-ly' in English (normal + mente = normally).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Placement in Sentences

Mistake: "Using 'normalmente' only at the very end of the sentence, like in English ('I wake up at seven normally')."

Correction: It sounds most natural to place 'normalmente' before the verb or at the very beginning of the sentence: 'Normalmente me despierto...' or 'Me despierto normalmente...'

⭐ Usage Tips

Expressing Routine

Use 'normalmente' when talking about your routines, habits, or things you expect to happen every day or week. It's a great vocabulary word for describing your daily life!

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: normalmente

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'normalmente' to express a daily routine?

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Word Family

normal(normal (adjective)) - adjective
la normalidad(normality) - noun
anormal(abnormal) - adjective

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...).