Example: Como norma general, llegamos a tiempo a clase todos los días.
Definition
"Como norma general" is a Spanish phrase used to indicate that something is usually or generally the case. It means 'as a general rule' or 'generally speaking,' often introducing a statement that applies in most situations or circumstances.
The phrase "como norma general" combines 'como' meaning 'as' or 'like,' 'norma' meaning 'rule' or 'standard,' and 'general' meaning 'general' or 'common.' It literally translates to 'as a general rule,' reflecting its use to express typical or customary practices.
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"Como norma general" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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as a general rule