humanos
“humanos” means “human beings” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
human beings, humans
Also: people
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Los humanos tenemos la capacidad de razonar.
A1Humans have the capacity to reason.
Se dice que los primeros humanos vinieron de África.
B1It is said that the first human beings came from Africa.
Tenemos que cuidar nuestro planeta para las futuras generaciones de humanos.
B2We have to take care of our planet for future generations of humans.
human
Also: man-made
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Todos cometemos errores humanos.
A2We all make human errors.
El departamento de recursos humanos está contratando.
B1The human resources department is hiring.
Los cuerpos humanos son muy frágiles.
B1Human bodies are very fragile.
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Quick Quiz: humanos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses *humanos* as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin *humanus*, meaning 'of man' or 'belonging to man.' It has been part of the Spanish language since its earliest forms.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between *humanos* and *seres humanos*?
*Seres humanos* literally means 'human beings' and is often used in more formal, scientific, or philosophical contexts. *Humanos* is simpler, more common in casual speech, and usually means the exact same thing: people.
How do I know whether *humanos* is a noun or an adjective in a sentence?
Look at the words around it. If it has an article like *los* or *unos* directly in front of it (e.g., *Los humanos...*), it's a noun. If it is sitting next to another noun and describing it (e.g., *problemas humanos*), it's an adjective.