What is the Spanish word for "circumlocution"?

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

English

circumlocution

Spanish

circunlocución

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Examples of how to use "circumlocution" in Spanish

English
His speech was full of polite circumlocution.
Spanish
Su discurso estuvo lleno de circunlocución educada.
English
The teacher explained circumlocution to the students.
Spanish
El profesor explicó la circunlocución a los estudiantes.
English
He uses circumlocution when he forgets words.
Spanish
Él usa circunlocución cuando olvida palabras.
English
Circumlocution can make explanations sound longer.
Spanish
La circunlocución puede hacer que las explicaciones parezcan más largas.
English
Avoid circumlocution in short, clear answers.
Spanish
Evita la circunlocución en respuestas cortas y claras.

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His speech was full of polite circumlocution.

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