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eufemismo

/ew.feˈmiz.mo/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

euphemism

  • mild or indirect expression substituted for one considered harsh or blunt

In a sentence

Dire che siamo in ritardo è solo un eufemismo.

To say we are late is an understatement.

Ha usato un eufemismo per comunicare la notizia senza allarmare nessuno.

She used a euphemism to share the news without alarming anyone.

Perché ricorri a un eufemismo invece di esprimere chiaramente la verità?

Why do you resort to a euphemism instead of clearly stating the truth?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
eufemismomasculine · singular
eufemismimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Very common in the idiom 'per usare un eufemismo' (to put it mildly).

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