"Humor" is a noun in Spanish.
/huˈmoɾ/
In the Spanish language, "humor" refers to the quality of being amusing or entertaining, a disposition or temperament, and can also refer to a specific type of mood (e.g., a good or bad humor). The term is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in discussions relating to comedy, emotions, and psychology. It is a common and versatile word that caters to various situations.
Usage frequency is moderate to high, as it appears in both everyday conversations and literary works.
"He has a very sarcastic humor."
Me gusta su sentido del humor.
"I like his sense of humor."
El humor negro puede ser muy ofensivo para algunas personas.
"Humor" is often found in idiomatic expressions within the Spanish language, which reflect social attitudes and emotional states.
Translation: He didn't make any jokes today; he clearly has no humor for anything.
Estar de buen humor.
Translation: She is in a good mood today; that means she will likely laugh a lot.
Perder el humor.
Translation: After that joke, he completely lost his humor and became serious again.
No hay humor para eso.
Translation: In serious situations like this, there's just no humor for that.
Tener un humor cambiante.
The word "humor" originates from Latin "umor," which means moisture or fluid. Historically, it was associated with the four bodily fluids (blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile) believed to affect human emotions and health. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the concept of wit and amusement.