What is the Portuguese word for "circumlocution"?

Learn how to say "circumlocution" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

circumlocution

Portuguese

circunlocução

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Examples of how to use "circumlocution" in Portuguese

English
His speech was full of polite circumlocution.
Portuguese
O discurso dele estava cheio de circumlocução educada.
English
The teacher explained circumlocution to the students.
Portuguese
O professor explicou o que é circumlocução para os alunos.
English
He uses circumlocution when he forgets words.
Portuguese
Ele usa circumlocução quando esquece as palavras.
English
Circumlocution can make explanations sound longer.
Portuguese
A circumlocução pode fazer as explicações parecerem mais longas.
English
Avoid circumlocution in short, clear answers.
Portuguese
Evite circumlocução em respostas curtas e claras.
English
They practiced circumlocution in speaking class.
Portuguese
Eles praticaram circumlocução na aula de fala.

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His speech was full of polite circumlocution.

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