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normas

NOR-mahsˈnoɾmas

“normas” means “rules” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

rules, regulations

Also: standards
NounfA2
A small cartoon figure meticulously walking along a straight, brightly colored line painted on the ground, representing adherence to official rules.

📝 In Action

Debemos seguir las normas de seguridad en la fábrica.

A2

We must follow the safety rules in the factory.

El gobierno aprobó nuevas normas para proteger el medio ambiente.

B1

The government approved new regulations to protect the environment.

Hay normas de tráfico muy estrictas en esta ciudad.

A2

There are very strict traffic rules in this city.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • cumplir las normas – to comply with the rules
  • establecer normas – to establish rules

norms

Also: accepted customs
NounfB1
Three identical cartoon figures standing side-by-side, all performing the same simple hand gesture, illustrating social norms.

📝 In Action

Las normas sociales varían mucho entre culturas.

B1

Social norms vary greatly between cultures.

Rompió con las normas de etiqueta de la época.

B2

He broke with the standards of etiquette of the time.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • normas culturales – cultural norms
  • normas de convivencia – rules for living together

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "normas" in Spanish:

accepted customs→norms→regulations→rules→standards→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: normas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'normas' in the sense of official government rules?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin word *norma*, which originally meant 'a carpenter's square'—the tool used to draw a perfect right angle. This sense of a perfect guide or pattern evolved into 'rule' or 'standard.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: normaFrench: norme

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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.