A diverse group of people standing together, showing the variety of the human species.

humanas

oo-MAH-nahs

adjectivefA2

human?relating to the species or nature of people

Also:humane?showing kindness or compassion

📝 In Action

Las necesidades humanas son iguales en todo el mundo.

Human needs are the same all over the world.

Estudiamos las ciencias humanas en la universidad.

We study the human sciences (humanities) at the university.

Necesitamos leyes más humanas para proteger a los animales.

We need more humane laws to protect animals.

Word Connections

Synonyms

mortales (mortal)
compasivas (compassionate)

Antonyms

inhumanas (inhumane)
divinas (divine)

Common Collocations

ciencias humanas – humanities / human sciences
relaciones humanas – human relations
cualidades humanas – human qualities

💡 Grammar Points

Matching Feminine Plural Nouns

Use 'humanas' only when the words you are describing are both feminine and plural (like 'personas', 'vidas', or 'ciencias').

The Silent H

In Spanish, the letter 'H' is always silent. Pronounce this word starting with the 'u' sound: oo-MAH-nahs.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Generalizing 'Humans'

Mistake: "Using 'humanas' to refer to all humans as a group."

Correction: Use 'humanos' (masculine) when referring to the human race in general. 'Humanas' is strictly for feminine context.

⭐ Usage Tips

Humane vs. Human

This word does double duty! It describes things relating to people (human) and also things that are kind or ethical (humane).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: humanas

Question 1 of 2

Which of these nouns would correctly use the adjective 'humanas'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

humano(human (masculine)) - adjective

humanidad(humanity) - noun

humanamente(humanly) - adverb

humanizar(to humanize) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'humanas' refer to 'the humanities' in school?

Yes! While 'humanidades' is the formal name, people often refer to 'ciencias humanas' (human sciences) or simply use the feminine form to describe academic subjects like history and philosophy.

Can I use 'humanas' to describe a kind man?

No. Even if he is kind (humane), you must use the masculine form 'humano' for a man. 'Humanas' is only for groups of women or feminine objects.