English–Spanish

“human being” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/uˈmano/

Example

Hay un humano sentado junto a la ventana.

There is a human being sitting by the window.

Illustration for humano (human being)

How to say “human being” in Spanish

“Human being” in Spanish is humano.

An individual of the human race.

Full entry for humano: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with humano

Conocí a un humano muy amable en el mercado.

I met a very kind human being at the market.

Tips for using humano

  • The phrase un humano often carries a marked or dramatic tone and is common in sci-fi or emphatic contrasts, so persona is usually the neutral everyday alternative.

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