Anormal (en. Abnormal)

/a.noɾ.mal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: Not following common norms.

Example Sentence: His abnormal behavior raised concern among his friends.

Su comportamiento anormal generó preocupación entre sus amigos.

Definition: Considered strange or unusual.

Example Sentence: The weather phenomenon was classified as abnormal.

El fenómeno meteorológico fue catalogado como anormal.

Definition: Not conforming to what is considered normal.

Example Sentence: The exam results were abnormal, which led to further testing.

Los resultados del examen fueron anormales, lo que llevó a realizar más pruebas.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from Latin 'anormalis', which means 'out of the norm'.

Common Phrase: abnormal thing

Meaning: A situation or object that does not conform to established parameters.

cosa anormal

Common Phrase: abnormal behavior

Meaning: Behavior that is considered out of the ordinary.

conducta anormal

Related Word: normal

Description: Conforming to what is common or usual.

normal

Related Word: anomaly

Description: Deviation from what is normal or expected.

anomalía

Slang Meaning: Said of something that is rare or peculiar.

Example: That is very abnormal; it doesn't usually happen.

Eso es muy anormal, no suele pasar.

Slang Meaning: Used in informal contexts to refer to something strange.

Example: The weather is abnormal; it feels very different from usual.

El clima está anormal, se siente muy diferente a lo usual.