La Palabra del Día : la norma
la norma - (noun) rule, norm, regulation
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And don't forget to correct your posts as suggested. Do NOT use subject pronouns!
Es importante conocer las normas de un país antes de visitarlo
It is important to know the norms of a country before visiting it.

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Hay muchas normas que han sido introducidas debido a las preocupaciones acerca de la salud y la seguridad.
There are many new rules which have been introduced on account of health and safety concerns.
las normas del juego:
Nunca use pronombres sujeto, y si lo hiciera voy a estar esperando para que podamos tomar una taza de té juntos allí ![]()

The rules of the game :-
Never use subject pronouns , and if you did I will be waiting for you there to have a cup of tea together .
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there refers to the dunce corner by the way ![]()
En los Estados Unidos tienen normas muy estrictas contra el exceso de velocidad.
In the United States they have very strict rules against speeding.

In school, there is a lot of pressure to conform the the "norm," but this discourages individuality.
En el colegio, hay mucha presión para ser conformista a la "norma," pero esto desanima la individualidad.
There are many rules required to be obeyed, if you want to be a good Catholic.
Hay muchas normas que debe obedecer, si quiere ser un buen católico.

Romper las normas (Para almas muy atrevidas)
"Cuando una gran mayoría de personas han adoptado una forma de comportarse, han hecho de ello algo normal, "una norma". Cuando alguien no desea seguir estas normas las está rompiendo en cierta medida."
When a great majority of people have adopted a way of conducting themselves, they have created of that behavior, what is "normal," a standard. When someone doesn't want to follow these standards, they are breaking with the norm.**

Me gustan las compañías que tratan de separarse de la norma.
I like companies that try and break away from the norm.

La Norma de Caracter General no aplica bien a la juez de Winnipeg quien tiene problemas legales. The General Rule of Character doesn't apply well to the Winnipeg judge with the legal problems!
En algunas culturas, es la norma a inclinarse ante las personas que son mayores o en una posición social más alta.
In some cultures it is the norm to bow to people who are older or in a higher social position.

Según la norma, está prohibido fumar en las cafés en Inglaterra desde el Enero 2010.
According to the regulation, smoking is prohibited in cafes in England since January 2010.

Demasiado muchas normas ahogará la recuperación económica.
Too many regulations will stifle economic recovery.

