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How to Say "irregular" in Spanish

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irregular

/ee-rre-goo-lar//ireɣuˈlaɾ/

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Use 'irregular' when referring to something that deviates from a rule, standard, or established pattern, such as grammar rules or scheduled events.
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Examples

El horario del autobús es irregular durante las vacaciones.

The bus schedule is irregular during the holidays.

El verbo 'ser' es un verbo irregular en español.

The verb 'ser' is an irregular verb in Spanish.

Esta estrella tiene una forma irregular.

This star has an irregular shape.

Sigue un horario de trabajo muy irregular.

He follows a very irregular work schedule.

One Form for All

This word doesn't change for gender! You use 'irregular' for both masculine and feminine things (e.g., 'un camino irregular' and 'una forma irregular').

Describing Rules

In Spanish, we use this word just like in English to describe verbs or patterns that don't follow the 'normal' recipe or rulebook.

Adding an 'a' for Feminine

Mistake: “La forma es irregulara.”

Correction: La forma es irregular. Words ending in -r usually stay the same regardless of gender.

anormal

/ah-nor-mahl//a.noɾˈmal/

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Choose 'anormal' when describing something that is unusual, deviates from the norm, or is considered strange, often in a medical or scientific context.
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Examples

El médico notó un latido anormal en el corazón del paciente.

The doctor noticed an abnormal heartbeat in the patient's heart.

El doctor dijo que el resultado es anormal.

The doctor said the result is abnormal.

Hubo un crecimiento anormal de las plantas este año.

There was an abnormal growth of the plants this year.

Es una situación anormal para esta época del año.

It is an unusual situation for this time of year.

One Form for Everyone

This word doesn't change based on gender. You use 'anormal' for both masculine and feminine things (el clima anormal / la situación anormal).

Don't add an 'o' or 'a'

Mistake: “La situación es anormala.”

Correction: La situación es anormal. Words ending in 'l' in Spanish usually don't change to match masculine or feminine.

Confusing 'irregular' with 'anormal'

Learners often confuse these when something is simply unusual. Remember that 'irregular' specifically points to a lack of pattern or rule-following, while 'anormal' implies a deviation from what is considered typical or normal, often with a negative connotation.

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