educación cívica
/edukaθjon θibika/from spelling rulesfeminine, subjective
The English phrase 'civics' is translated into Spanish as educación cívica.
The term refers to the study of good citizenship and proper membership in a community.
Meaning: study of good citizenship and proper membership in a community (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase educación cívica literally translates to 'civic education.'
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, Civismo is used for 'civics'. In Mexico, Educación cívica is used for 'civics'. In Colombia, Formación ciudadana is used for 'civics'. In the Spanish education system, the phrase Educación para la ciudadanía is also used to refer to civic education.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a noun phrase referring to a school subject, it is typically preceded by the definite article la (the), as in la educación cívica. The form educación cívica is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/edukaθjon θibika/
Did you know?
- In many Latin American contexts, educación cívica is often bundled with moral, creating a combined subject that teaches both legal rights and personal ethics.
- The Spanish word civismo, used in Argentina for 'civics', describes the study of the subject but also refers to the everyday act of being a polite and considerate person in public.
- Colombia uses the term formación ciudadana, which implies that citizenship is a process of being molded or shaped over time rather than just a body of knowledge.
Examples in context
- En mi colegio, los estudiantes estudian ciencias políticas para aprender sobre civismo y gobierno.In my school, students study political sciences to learn about civic education and government.
- El civismo es una parte esencial de una comunidad fuerte y unida.Civics is an essential part of a strong and united community.
- Estudio educación cívica en la escuela.I study civics in school.
- La educación cívica es fundamental.Civics is fundamental.
- Necesitamos más educación cívica en la escuela.We need more civics in school.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their class schedule.
- AlejandroElena, ¿tienes clase de educación cívica hoy?Elena, do you have civics class today?
- ElenaSí, Alejandro, la clase es a las diez.Yes, Alejandro, the class is at ten.
- AlejandroPerfecto, vamos juntos al aula.Perfect, let's go to the classroom together.
- ElenaDe acuerdo, busquemos los libros.Alright, let's find the books.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “civics” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
