How to Say "humanities" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “humanities” is “letras” — B1 level.

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letras

nounB1

academic field of study

A stylized composition featuring a green laurel wreath, a small classical column fragment, and a representation of an open book shape, symbolizing academic study.

Examples

Mi hermana estudia Letras en la Universidad de Salamanca.

My sister studies Humanities/Literature at the University of Salamanca.

Siempre fui mejor en letras que en ciencias.

I was always better at humanities than at sciences.

Academic Usage

When referring to the academic field, 'Letras' is often capitalized and used in contrast with 'Ciencias' (Sciences).

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