Spanish Conversation · Level 157
30 words
Spanish word
atípico
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈtipiko/
Meaning
- adjectiveunusual
Example
Este resultado es atípico para nosotros.
This result is unusual for us.
More examples
Hoy fue un día atípico para todos.
Today was an unusual day for everyone.
Core concept
A single irregular item among uniform ones.
Common phrases
día atípico
unusual day
evento atípico
unusual event
Similar words
raro: Uncommon in everyday situations, giving a straightforward sense of oddness or rarity.
extraño: Noticeably odd or puzzling, producing a feeling of unease or mystery.
inusual: Not commonly seen in ordinary circumstances; simply uncommon without strong emotion.
excepcional: Extremely rare or outstanding, standing out as a remarkable exception.
Definition in Spanish
Que se desvía del patrón común o de lo esperado; poco habitual.
Word origin
From the Spanish privative a- 'not' plus típico, itself from Latin typicus and Greek typos meaning 'type' or 'model', literally 'not typical'.
Usage tips
- Common in impersonal statements with the subjunctive (Es atípico que + subjunctive) and used in neutral or analytical contexts rather than colloquial raro.