/noɾˈmal/
Translation
normal, usual, ordinary
Word origin
From Latin normalis ('made according to a carpenter's square, regular'), from norma ('carpenter's square, rule').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- normalis
- English cognates
- normal, norm, enormous
Grammar
Examples
.
It is completely normal to feel afraid before something new.
ambiente.
Everything seemed normal but there was something strange in the air.
horario .
Her normal schedule is nine to five from Monday to Friday.
, .
After the operation, he will go back to a normal life.
tanta agosto.
It is not normal to have so much rain in August.
sentirse .
It is normal to feel tired after a week like this.
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