English–Spanish
“civil servant” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/funθjoˈnaɾjo/
Example
El funcionario explicó el procedimiento con paciencia.
The civil servant explained the procedure patiently.
How to say “civil servant” in Spanish
“Civil servant” in Spanish is funcionario.
Official employed by the public administration to handle paperwork and public services.
Example sentences with funcionario
Para renovar el permiso, habla con un funcionario.
To renew the permit, speak with a civil servant.
Tips for using funcionario
- The English cognate functionary is rarer and can sound formal or negative, whereas Spanish funcionario is the neutral, common term for a civil servant.