human

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BrE /ˈhjuːmən/ AmE /ˈhjuːmən/

noun / adjective en → es

1 SPECIES [singular] A1

a member of the species Homo sapiens, characterized by intelligence and ability to communicate using language

humano, ser humano

  • a human being

Collocations human rights · human nature

  • Every human being has the right to be treated with dignity.

    Cada ser humano tiene el derecho de ser tratado con dignidad.

2 HUMANITY [uncountable] B1

the quality of being human, characterized by kindness and compassion

humanidad, bondad

  • show/have human qualities

Collocations human touch · human warmth

  • The doctor showed great humanity in treating the patient.

    El médico demostró gran humanidad al tratar al paciente.

1 HUMAN [adjective] A2

relating to or characteristic of people, especially as opposed to machines or animals

humano, relativo a los seres humanos

  • human effort

Collocations human error · human touch

  • The project required a lot of human effort.

    El proyecto requirió mucho esfuerzo humano.

2 HUMAN [adjective] B1

relating to the physical or mental characteristics that distinguish humans from other animals

humano, relativo a las características humanas

  • human nature

Collocations human condition · human experience

  • Understanding the human condition is essential.

    Entender la condición humana es esencial.