humana
/oo-MAH-nah/
human
The adjective humana can describe something as having a quality related to humanity.
humana(Adjective)
human
?describing a feminine noun (e.g., species, quality)
humane
?showing kindness or compassion
📝 In Action
La naturaleza humana es compleja.
A2Human nature is complex.
Tener compasión es una cualidad muy humana.
B1Having compassion is a very humane quality.
La población humana ha crecido mucho.
A1The human population has grown a lot.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'humana' is describing a thing or idea that is feminine (like naturaleza or especie), it must end in '-a' to match. If the thing were masculine, you would use 'humano'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Ignoring Gender Match
Mistake: "El especie humana (Incorrect gender for the article *El*)."
Correction: La especie humana (Since *especie* is a feminine word, the article must be *La* and the adjective *humana*).
⭐ Usage Tips
Universal Concept
You can use humana to describe nearly any feminine noun when referring to people in general or the nature of people, such as la historia humana (human history).
As a noun, humana refers specifically to a female human being.
📝 In Action
Ella es una humana y comete errores.
B1She is a human and makes mistakes.
Para los dioses, ella era solo una pequeña humana.
B2To the gods, she was just a small human.
💡 Grammar Points
A Noun by Itself
When used as a noun, 'humana' refers directly to a female person. Its plural is humanas. The masculine equivalent is humano.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
You will usually hear this word used as a noun in sci-fi, fantasy, or philosophical discussions where the speaker is contrasting humans with non-humans (like robots or extraterrestrials).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: humana
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'humana'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'humano' and 'humana'?
'Humano' is the masculine form, used for masculine nouns (like *el cuerpo humano* or a male person). 'Humana' is the feminine form, used for feminine nouns (like *la especie humana* or a female person).