What is the Portuguese word for "civilize"?

Learn how to say "civilize" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

civilize

Portuguese

civilizar

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Examples of how to use "civilize" in Portuguese

English
Some people tried to civilize the natives.
Portuguese
Algumas pessoas tentaram civilizar os nativos.
English
They civilize communities through education.
Portuguese
Eles civilizam comunidades por meio da educação.
English
The explorers civilized the remote island.
Portuguese
Os exploradores civilizaram a ilha remota.
English
She is civilizing the new students.
Portuguese
Ela está civilizando os novos estudantes.
English
We have civilized many social customs.
Portuguese
Nós civilizamos muitos costumes sociais.
English
They will civilize that region soon.
Portuguese
Eles vão civilizar aquela região em breve.

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Some people tried to civilize the natives.

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