normativa
“normativa” means “regulations” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
regulations
Also: framework, rules
📝 In Action
La empresa ha actualizado su normativa de seguridad.
B1The company has updated its safety regulations.
Debemos cumplir con la normativa vigente para evitar multas.
B2We must comply with the current regulations to avoid fines.
La nueva normativa europea protege la privacidad de los usuarios.
C1The new European regulations protect users' privacy.
normative
Also: standard-setting
📝 In Action
La gramática normativa nos enseña a escribir correctamente.
B2Normative grammar teaches us how to write correctly.
La RAE tiene una función normativa sobre el idioma español.
C1The RAE has a standard-setting function over the Spanish language.
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Words that translate to "normativa" in Spanish:
framework→normative→regulations→rules→standard-setting→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: normativa
Question 1 of 3
Which word would you use to describe the whole set of rules for an airport?
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From the Latin 'norma' (meaning a carpenter's square or a rule) combined with the suffix '-tiva', which indicates a relationship or quality.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'norma' and 'normativa'?
Think of 'norma' as a single brick (one rule) and 'normativa' as the entire wall (the whole set of rules/regulations).
Can I use 'normativas' in the plural?
Yes, but it is less common. Usually, the singular 'la normativa' is already understood to include all the rules of a specific system.
Is it used the same way in Spain and Latin America?
Yes, 'normativa' is widely understood and used in the same professional/legal sense across all Spanish-speaking countries.