Spanish Conversation · Level 27
90 words
Spanish word
paranormal
Pronunciation
IPA/paɾanoɾˈmal/
Meaning
- adjectiveparanormal
Example
Un fenómeno paranormal sorprendió a todos.
A paranormal phenomenon surprised everyone.
More examples
¿Has visto algún fenómeno paranormal?
Have you seen a paranormal phenomenon?
Core concept
A phenomenon beyond natural explanation.
Common phrases
fenómeno paranormal
paranormal phenomenon
actividad paranormal
paranormal activity
Similar words
sobrenatural: Being or event that appears to operate beyond the normal laws of nature.
extraño: Unfamiliar or odd thing that feels out of place.
misterioso: Occurrence whose cause is unknown and that evokes puzzlement.
Definition in Spanish
Que se aplica a aquello considerado fuera de lo normal o de las leyes naturales, como fenómenos que la gente atribuye a fuerzas o entidades no explicadas por la ciencia.
Word origin
From Greek para- 'beyond' plus the modern adjective normal (from Latin normalis), literally 'beyond the normal'.
Usage tips
- The adjective does not change for gender but forms the plural with -es, and the phrase 'lo paranormal' names the concept 'the paranormal'.