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human

[/ˈhjuːmən/]
noun/adjectivemasculine/feminine (depends on context)pl: humans
humano/ser humano
1. A member of the species Homo sapiens; a person
Every human deserves respect and dignity.
Todo ser humano merece respeito e dignidade.
2. Characteristic of or belonging to people as opposed to animals or machines
Human nature is complex and diverse.
A natureza humana é complexa e diversa.
3. Subject to the limitations of people; not superhuman
It's only human to make mistakes.
É só humano cometer erros.
NYC Slang
person/people (no distinct NYC slang equivalent)
Synonyms
personbeingindividualmankind
Antonyms
animalmachinedivineinhuman

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
humano/ser humano
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
humano/gente
Colloquially often replaced with 'gente' (people)
Portugal
humano/ser humano
Standard usage; 'pessoa' also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

to err is human - errar é humano
human interest - interesse humano
human rights - direitos humanos
the human touch - o toque humano
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