civil
civilian
The Spanish word 'civil' translates into 'civilian' in English. It is commonly used to describe any individual who is not part of the armed services or the police force. The term can also be used in broader contexts to describe a non-military citizen, often in contrast to military personnel, police, or other groups involved in governance or enforcement roles.
Example sentences using: civil
Esta es una discusión civil
This is a civil discussion
This phrase is used when referring to a polite and respectful discussion or conversation between two or more parties.
La guerra civil ha desplazado a muchas personas
The civil war has displaced many people
In this context, 'civil' is used as an adjective to describe the type of war, meaning it's a war between people of the same country.
El ingeniero civil diseñó la infraestructura vial
The civil engineer designed the road infrastructure
Here, 'civil' refers to a specific branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of structures such as roads, bridges, and buildings.