What is the Spanish word for "humor"?

Learn how to say "humor" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

humor

Spanish

humor

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Examples of how to use "humor" in Spanish

English
He has a very dry sense of humor.
Spanish
Tiene un sentido del humor muy seco.
English
She uses humor to make friends laugh.
Spanish
Ella usa el humor para hacer reír a los amigos.
English
His humor lightened the tense meeting quickly.
Spanish
Su humor alivió rápidamente la reunión tensa.
English
I do not always understand British humor.
Spanish
No siempre entiendo el humor británico.
English
Teachers appreciate humor that stays kind and gentle.
Spanish
A los maestros les gusta el humor que es amable y suave.

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He has a very dry sense of humor.

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