humanitario
“humanitario” means “humanitarian” in Spanish (related to helping people and reducing suffering).
humanitarian
Also: charitable, compassionate
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La Cruz Roja envió mucha ayuda humanitaria a la región.
A2The Red Cross sent a lot of humanitarian aid to the region.
El actor es famoso por su labor humanitaria en África.
B1The actor is famous for his humanitarian work in Africa.
Liberaron al prisionero por razones humanitarias.
B2They released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons.
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From the Latin word 'humanitas,' which refers to the collective human race and the qualities of kindness and civilization.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'humanitario' be a noun (a person)?
While it is mostly an adjective, you can occasionally use it as a noun to refer to a person who performs humanitarian acts, though 'filántropo' or 'voluntario' is more common.
Does it mean the same thing as 'humano'?
Not exactly. 'Humano' refers to the nature or species of being a person. 'Humanitario' specifically refers to the act of helping others and relieving suffering.
Is it used for animals?
No, 'humanitario' is strictly used for issues involving human beings. For animals, you would use words like 'protectora' or 'animalista'.