What is the Spanish word for "euphemism"?

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

English

euphemism

Spanish

eufemismo

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Examples of how to use "euphemism" in Spanish

English
That is a polite euphemism for a rude word.
Spanish
Eso es un eufemismo cortés para una palabra grosera.
English
He used a gentle euphemism to explain the loss.
Spanish
Usó un eufemismo suave para explicar la pérdida.
English
The teacher asked students to define euphemism briefly.
Spanish
El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que definieran brevemente el eufemismo.
English
She smiled and offered a polite euphemism instead.
Spanish
Ella sonrió y ofreció un eufemismo cortés en su lugar.
English
Politicians often choose a careful euphemism in speeches.
Spanish
Los políticos a menudo eligen un eufemismo cuidadoso en sus discursos.

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That is a polite euphemism for a rude word.

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