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humano

human

adjective oo-MAH-noh Common

Usage Note

Humano can be an adjective (el cuerpo humano) or a noun (un humano = a human being). The phrase ser humano (human being) is the most common noun form. Note that the h is silent. The related adverb is humanamente ('humanly possible'), and derechos humanos (human rights) is a key fixed phrase.

Examples

"El error es parte de la naturaleza humana."

Natural Translation

Error is part of human nature.

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