humanista
/umaˈnista/feminine, masculine
The English word 'humanist' is translated into Spanish as humanista.
As a noun, humanista refers to a person who believes in the philosophy of humanism. It can also be used as an adjective.
Meaning: person who believes in the philosophy of humanism (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun humanista is epicene, meaning it has the same form for both masculine and feminine subjects. To form the plural, simply add an 's' to the end of the word.
How do you pronounce it?
/umaˈnista/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers may use humanista to describe a doctor or nurse who prioritizes empathy and the 'human touch' over purely technical medical efficiency.
- In Spanish, the term is often more closely associated with the Renaissance-era scholars of the 'humanismo' than with the modern, secular political sense often found in English. A Spanish speaker might more instinctively associate the term with a scholar of classical literature.
- Because Spanish Catholicism has such a strong influence, the term humanismo cristiano is a distinct and common category that contrasts with secular humanism.
Examples in context
- El profesor Miguel es un reconocido humanista que ha dedicado su vida a la educación.Professor Miguel is a renowned humanist who has dedicated his life to education.
- Él es un humanista muy respetado.He is a very respected humanist.
- Ella siempre ha sido una humanista dedicada.She has always been a dedicated humanist.
- Los humanistas valoran la razón y la ética.Humanists value reason and ethics.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are discussing their favorite philosophers.
- AlejandroElena, ¿crees que Erasmo era un humanista?Elena, do you think Erasmus was a humanist?
- ElenaSí, fue uno de los más importantes.Yes, he was one of the most important ones.
- AlejandroMe gusta mucho su visión del mundo.I really like his vision of the world.
- ElenaCualquier humanista apreciaría sus ideas.Any humanist would appreciate his ideas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “humanist” translations and entries humanista, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
