What is the Portuguese word for "euphemism"?

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

English

euphemism

Portuguese

eufemismo

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Examples of how to use "euphemism" in Portuguese

English
That is a polite euphemism for a rude word.
Portuguese
Isso é um eufemismo educado para uma palavra rude.
English
He used a gentle euphemism to explain the loss.
Portuguese
Ele usou um eufemismo suave para explicar a perda.
English
The teacher asked students to define euphemism briefly.
Portuguese
O professor pediu aos alunos que definissem eufemismo brevemente.
English
She smiled and offered a polite euphemism instead.
Portuguese
Ela sorriu e ofereceu um eufemismo educado em vez disso.
English
Politicians often choose a careful euphemism in speeches.
Portuguese
Políticos costumam escolher um eufemismo cuidadoso em discursos.
English
The book lists several common euphemism examples.
Portuguese
O livro lista vários exemplos comuns de eufemismos.

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That is a polite euphemism for a rude word.

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