normas
/NOR-mahs/
rules
This image illustrates 'normas' as official rules or guidelines that must be followed precisely.
normas(noun)
rules
?official guidelines
,regulations
?formal laws
standards
?technical requirements
📝 In Action
Debemos seguir las normas de seguridad en la fábrica.
A2We must follow the safety rules in the factory.
El gobierno aprobó nuevas normas para proteger el medio ambiente.
B1The government approved new regulations to protect the environment.
Hay normas de tráfico muy estrictas en esta ciudad.
A2There are very strict traffic rules in this city.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Remember that 'normas' is the plural of 'norma,' which is a feminine noun. You must use feminine words like 'las' or 'estas' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Error
Mistake: "Los normas"
Correction: Las normas. Since 'norma' ends in -a, it is feminine, even in the plural form.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
'Normas' is often used in formal or legal contexts, while 'reglas' is more common for casual rules (like game rules).
This image visualizes 'normas' as social standards or behaviors commonly accepted within a group.
📝 In Action
Las normas sociales varían mucho entre culturas.
B1Social norms vary greatly between cultures.
Rompió con las normas de etiqueta de la época.
B2He broke with the standards of etiquette of the time.
⭐ Usage Tips
Societal Use
When talking about how people are generally expected to behave, especially in academic or political discussions, 'normas' is the correct choice.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: normas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'normas' in the sense of official government rules?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'normas' always plural, or can I use 'norma'?
You can definitely use the singular form, 'norma' (a rule). However, we often use 'normas' (rules/regulations) because we are usually referring to a whole set of guidelines rather than just one single rule.