humanidad
“humanidad” means “humanity” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
humanity
Also: mankind, the human race
📝 In Action
La humanidad ha vivido en este planeta por miles de años.
A1Humanity has lived on this planet for thousands of years.
Necesitamos proteger el medio ambiente por el bien de toda la humanidad.
B1We need to protect the environment for the good of all humanity.
humanity
Also: humaneness
📝 In Action
Mostró gran humanidad hacia los prisioneros de guerra.
B1He showed great humanity toward the prisoners of war.
La falta de humanidad en esa decisión fue impactante.
C1The lack of compassion in that decision was shocking.
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Quick Quiz: humanidad
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'humanidad' to mean 'compassion'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin *humanitas*, which meant 'the condition or quality of being human.' It is related to *homo* (man, human being).
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'humanidad' always feminine?
Spanish nouns that end in the suffix '-dad' (like 'ciudad,' 'libertad,' 'verdad') are almost always feminine. You must use the feminine article 'la' with it: 'la humanidad'.
Can I use 'humanidades' in the plural?
Yes, but it changes meaning! 'Las Humanidades' (plural and capitalized) refers specifically to academic subjects like literature, history, or philosophy (The Humanities).