English–Spanish

“civil” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/θiˈβil/

Example

Los derechos civiles son importantes.

Civil rights are important.

Illustration for civil (civil)

How to say “civil” in Spanish

“Civil” in Spanish is civil.

Private legal relationships between people (civil law).

Full entry for civil: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with civil

La sociedad civil organiza una protesta pacífica.

Civil society organizes a peaceful protest.

Tips for using civil

  • In legal use civil contrasts with criminal, so derecho civil covers private-law areas such as contracts, property, and family law rather than criminal offenses.

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