Spanish word

humanitario

Pronunciation

IPA/umaniˈtaɾjo/

Meaning

  • adjectivehumanitarian

Example

La organización envió ayuda humanitaria a las víctimas.

The organization sent humanitarian aid to the victims.

Illustration for humanitario (humanitarian)

More examples

Debemos mantener una actitud humanitaria durante las operaciones de rescate.

We must maintain a humanitarian attitude during rescue operations.

Core concept

Relief workers delivering food and blankets to displaced people.

Common phrases

  • ayuda humanitaria

    humanitarian aid

  • crisis humanitaria

    humanitarian crisis

  • misión humanitaria

    humanitarian mission

Similar words

altruista: Acts from selfless concern, prioritizing others' welfare over personal benefit.
solidario: Shows solidarity by standing with and supporting people who face hardship.
compasivo: Feels deep sympathy and sorrow in response to others' suffering.

Definition in Spanish

Que se refiere a acciones o políticas destinadas a aliviar el sufrimiento humano mediante ayuda y protección.

Word origin

From Latin humanus 'human' plus the suffix -ario, forming an adjective meaning relating to the care or welfare of people.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations include 'ayuda humanitaria', 'crisis humanitaria', and 'organización humanitaria', and the term usually denotes practical relief and protection rather than mere sympathy.

Opposites

Related words

  • humanitarismohumanitarianismnoun
  • humanitariamentehumanitarianlyadverb

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