What is the Spanish word for "oxymoron"?

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English

oxymoron

Spanish

oxímoron

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Examples of how to use "oxymoron" in Spanish

English
Jumbo shrimp is a classic oxymoron.
Spanish
Los camarones gigantes son un oxímoron clásico.
English
The phrase 'jumbo shrimp' is an oxymoron.
Spanish
La frase 'camarones gigantes' es un oxímoron.
English
Her statement was a clear oxymoron.
Spanish
Su declaración fue un oxímoron claro.
English
Teachers explain oxymoron with simple examples.
Spanish
Los profesores explican el oxímoron con ejemplos sencillos.
English
Is 'seriously funny' an oxymoron?
Spanish
¿Es 'seriamente divertido' un oxímoron?

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