Spanish Conversation · Level 67
60 words
Spanish word
humanístico
Pronunciation
IPA/umaˈnistiko/
Meaning
- adjectivehumanities-related
Example
Su formación humanística incluye historia y filosofía.
His humanities-related education includes history and philosophy.
More examples
¿Tienes formación humanística o más bien técnica?
Do you have a humanities education or rather a technical one?
Core concept
Books labeled History, Philosophy, Literature.
Common phrases
formación humanística
humanities education
estudios humanísticos
humanities studies
Similar words
cultural: Centers on a community's arts, traditions, and collective cultural expressions.
intelectual: Emphasizes mental activity, critical thought, and theoretical inquiry.
académico: Applies to university settings, scholarly institutions, and academic programs.
histórico: Examines past events, eras, and their development across time.
Definition in Spanish
Que describe una cualidad o un enfoque centrado en las humanidades, aplicado a la formación, la investigación o el análisis cultural.
Word origin
From Spanish humanismo 'humanism' plus the adjectival suffix -ístico (like English -istic), forming an adjective meaning related to the humanities.
Usage tips
- Used mainly in academic descriptions and CVs, and in everyday speech Spanish speakers often prefer 'de humanidades' or 'de letras' instead.
Other meanings
- humanisticadjective
Opposites
- científicoscientificadjective
- técnicotechnicaladjective
Related words
- humanismohumanismnoun
- humanistahumanistnoun