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humor

mood, humour

noun oo-MOHR Less Common

Origin: From Latin humor (fluid, moisture), via the theory of the four bodily humours.

Also means

wit, sense of humour

Usage Note

Humor covers both current emotional state (estar de buen/mal humor, to be in a good/bad mood) and the quality of being funny (sentido del humor, sense of humour). The phrase humor negro is 'dark humour'. As with all Spanish words beginning in h, the h is silent, so it sounds like oo-MOHR.

Examples

"Hoy está de muy buen humor y sonríe a todos."

Natural Translation

Today she is in a very good mood and smiles at everyone.

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