humano

/uˈmano/ · A1 · adj

human

🧍 humano = human + o; the h is silent, so say oo-MAH-no

From Latin humanus, the same root as English human and humane, and Spanish covers both senses. Spanish never pronounces h, so the word starts on the vowel: oo-MAH-no. Feminine form: humana.

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