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.
How to say “human being” in Spanish
“Human being” in Spanish is humano.
An individual of the human race.
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.