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normal
/noɾˈmal/
standard, typical, or usual
Su comportamiento es completamente normal.
His behavior is completely normal.
general
Conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.
El clima aquí es normal para esta época del año.
The weather here is normal for this time of year.
Es normal sentir estrés en situaciones difíciles.
It's normal to feel stress in difficult situations.
Can also refer to something that is average or not exceptional.
Medicine
Medicine
Mentally and physically healthy; not mentally ill.
El médico dijo que su presión arterial es normal.
The doctor said his blood pressure is normal.
In medical contexts, 'normal' often refers to healthy or typical physiological conditions.
Collocations
completamente normalcompletely normalcomportamiento normalnormal behaviorcondiciones normalesnormal conditions
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
'Normal' can have different nuances depending on the context. In everyday language, it often means 'usual' or 'typical', while in medical contexts, it specifically refers to healthy or typical physiological states.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While 'normal' is a useful word, be mindful not to overuse it, as it can sometimes come across as vague or dismissive. Specify what you mean when possible.
Word Origin
From Latin 'normalis', meaning 'conforming to a rule' or 'regular'.
Usage Notes
'Normal' can be used to describe something that is standard or expected, but it can also imply that something is average or unremarkable. In medical contexts, it specifically refers to healthy or typical physiological states.
Word Breakdown
norma
rule or standard
root-al
relating to
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