English–Spanish
“civilization” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/θiβiliθaˈθjon/
Example
¿Cómo influyó la civilización en la vida cotidiana?
How did civilization influence everyday life?
How to say “civilization” in Spanish
“Civilization” in Spanish is civilización.
The complex of laws, technologies, and everyday practices that define a society.
Example sentences with civilización
¿La civilización moderna depende demasiado de la tecnología?
Does modern civilization depend too much on technology?
Tips for using civilización
- In Spanish civilización often carries ideas of progress or modernization, so decir una sociedad 'más civilizada' commonly sounds evaluative rather than neutral.