What is the Spanish word for "civilize"?

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

English

civilize

Spanish

civilizar

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Alternative translations of "civilize"

cultivar
civilizarse

Examples of how to use "civilize" in Spanish

English
Some people tried to civilize the natives.
Spanish
Algunas personas intentaron civilizar a los nativos.
English
They civilize communities through education.
Spanish
Ellos civilizan comunidades a través de la educación.
English
The explorers civilized the remote island.
Spanish
Los exploradores civilizaron la isla remota.
English
She is civilizing the new students.
Spanish
Ella está civilizando a los nuevos estudiantes.
English
We have civilized many social customs.
Spanish
Hemos civilizado muchas costumbres sociales.

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Some people tried to civilize the natives.

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