normal
vs
corriente

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"Normal" is an adjective which is often translated as "normal", and "corriente" is an adjective which is often translated as "common". Learn more about the difference between "normal" and "corriente" below.

normal(

nohr

mahl

)

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

1. (usual)

a. normal

Que haga calor en verano es normal.It's normal for it to be hot in summer.

2. (common)

a. ordinary

En un día normal, me despierto a las 7 am y me voy a trabajar.On an ordinary day, I wake up at 7 am and go to work.

3. (established)

a. standard

En esos casos se aplica la tarifa normal.In such cases, you are charged at the standard rate.

corriente, la corriente(

koh

rryehn

teh

)

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

1. (not extraordinary)

a. common

La gripa es una enfermedad corriente.The flu is a common illness.

b. ordinary

Es solo un tipo corriente, pero me cae bien.He's just an ordinary guy, but I like him.

2. (ongoing)

a. current

El quinto mes del año corriente se celebrará el festival de películas francesas.On the fifth month of the current year, the French film festival will be celebrated.

3. (flowing)

a. running

Nos quedamos en una cabaña rústica sin agua corriente.We stayed in a rustic cabin with no running water.

A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).

feminine noun

4. (something that flows)

a. current (water, air)

Las corrientes de aire pueden ser causadas por muchos factores diferentes.Air currents can be caused by many different things.

Ese río tiene una corriente fuerte. Es mejor no nadar en él.That river has a strong current. It's best not to swim there.

b. draft (aire)

Siento una corriente. Creo que dejaste abierta la puerta otra vez.I feel a draft. I think you left the door open again.

5. (power)