Normal
Example: É normal sentir frio quando está ventando muito lá fora.
Definition
"Normal" is an adverb used to describe something occurring in a usual, typical, or expected manner. For example, feeling cold when it's very windy outside is described as happening "normal," indicating a common, natural response to the situation.
Etymology
The word "normal" comes from the Latin word 'normalis,' meaning 'made according to a carpenter's square,' implying correctness or regularity. Over time, it evolved to describe things conforming to a standard or usual pattern. Did you know? The original sense was literally about right angles, which shifted figuratively to mean 'usual' or 'expected.'
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