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/Sounds like "soob" (as in "soup") + "nohr" (as in "note") + "MAHL" (as in "mark")/

Meaning

A harsh insult in Spain meaning someone is a complete idiot or acts in a totally absurd way. It's quite offensive and politically incorrect, but its colloquial use is extremely widespread.

Examples

Don't be a subnormal, you don't do that.

That guy is a subnormal, look what he's done.

People drive like subnormales in this city.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Venezuela
Gafo
Bandera de México
Meco
Bandera de Perú
Lorna
Anonymous

An expression of agreement or confirmation used across Central America, especially Guatemala. It is the local equivalent of Mexico's "órale": you say "dale pues" to confirm plans, close a casual deal, or simply agree to something with warmth.