humana
“humana” means “human” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
human
Also: humane
📝 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.
human being
Also: mortal
📝 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.
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Quick Quiz: humana
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'humana'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *humānus*, meaning 'of the earth' or 'belonging to man'. It has been in Spanish since the language's beginnings.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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).