civilizar

Portuguese

Etymology

From civil + -izar.

Verb

civilizar (first-person singular present civilizo, first-person singular preterite civilizei, past participle civilizado)

  1. to civilize
  2. to polish

Conjugation

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Spanish

Etymology

From civil + -izar.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (Spain) /θibiliˈθaɾ/ [θi.β̞i.liˈθaɾ]
  • IPA(key): (Latin America) /sibiliˈsaɾ/ [si.β̞i.liˈsaɾ]
  • Rhymes: -aɾ
  • Syllabification: ci‧vi‧li‧zar

Verb

civilizar (first-person singular present civilizo, first-person singular preterite civilicé, past participle civilizado)

  1. (transitive) to civilize

Conjugation

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