civilized

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BrE /ˈsɪvəlɪzd/ AmE /ˈsɪvəlɪzd/

adjective en → es

1 CULTURE [attributive or predicative] B1

having a high level of culture and education; developed in terms of social customs, laws, etc.

civilizado, culto, educado

  • a civilized country/society

Collocations civilized society · civilized world

  • The city is one of the most civilized in Europe.

    La ciudad es una de las más civilizadas en Europa.

2 BEHAVIOR [attributive or predicative] B1

showing good manners and respect for other people; polite and well-behaved.

civilizado, educado, cortés

  • behave in a civilized way

Collocations civilized behavior · civilized manners

  • It's important to be civilized when you're at the dinner table.

    Es importante ser educado cuando estás en la mesa de cena.