humanidad
nounCEFR B2
What does “humanidad” mean in English?
humanity, humankind — the human race as a whole; also the quality of being compassionate
humanity, humankind — the human race as a whole; also the quality of being compassionate (la humanidad entera; crimen contra la humanidad)
Example sentences
El cambio climático representa uno de los mayores desafíos que ha afrontado la humanidad en su historia.
Climate change represents one of the greatest challenges that humanity has faced in its history.
Tratar a los detenidos con humanidad no es una opción, sino una obligación legal.
Treating detainees with humanity is not an option but a legal obligation.
La declaración de estos sitios arqueológicos como Patrimonio de la Humanidad los protege legalmente.
Declaring these archaeological sites as World Heritage protects them legally.
How to use it
La humanidad (noun, feminine) covers two B2 meanings: (1) humankind — the human race collectively (la humanidad entera; el futuro de la humanidad; crimen contra la humanidad), and (2) the quality of compassion or human feeling (tratar a alguien con humanidad; falta de humanidad). Key collocations: la humanidad entera; en la historia de la humanidad; crimen contra la humanidad; tratar con humanidad. The plural humanidades = the humanities (academic disciplines).
Common mistake
La humanidad (collective noun, always singular) refers to humankind — not to be confused with los humanos or los seres humanos (humans). Humanidades (plural) = the humanities — completely different meaning. Crimen contra la humanidad is a fixed legal phrase from international law. 'Humanity' as a quality = humanidad (same word; context disambiguates).