How to Say "humanity" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “humanity” is “humanidad” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
the human race or all people collectively
Examples
La humanidad ha vivido en este planeta por miles de años.
Humanity has lived on this planet for thousands of years.
Necesitamos proteger el medio ambiente por el bien de toda la humanidad.
We need to protect the environment for the good of all humanity.
Always Singular
Even though 'humanidad' refers to billions of people, it is always treated as a singular noun in Spanish. Use singular verbs with it (e.g., 'La humanidad es...').
Using Plural Articles
Mistake: “Las humanidad”
Correction: La humanidad. Nouns ending in -dad are almost always feminine and singular when used collectively.
Other Meanings of “humanidad”
“humanidad” can also mean:
- the quality of being humane, compassion, or kindness(B1)
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