humano
human
Reviewed by: David WestfallCofounder
The Spanish word for 'human', used as both a noun and adjective
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adjective suffix
Humano means human and is a direct cognate of the English word.
humano
human
Relating to or characteristic of people.
El cerebro humano es increíblemente complejo.The human brain is incredibly complex.
human, human being (noun)
Used as a noun to refer to a person.
Los humanos somos la única especie que usa el lenguaje escrito.Humans are the only species that uses written language.
humane (compassionate)
When someone is described as 'human' in a moral sense, it means they show compassion and kindness toward others.
El trato a los prisioneros debe ser humano.The treatment of prisoners must be humane.