English–Spanish
“euphemism” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ewfeˈmismo/
Example
Prefiero usar un eufemismo en esa situación.
I would rather use a euphemism in that situation.
How to say “euphemism” in Spanish
“Euphemism” in Spanish is eufemismo.
Polished, gentle wording used to shield someone from harsh facts.
Example sentences with eufemismo
El titular del periódico empleó un eufemismo para suavizar la noticia.
The newspaper headline used a euphemism to soften the news.
Tips for using eufemismo
- Eufemismo appears in formal, political, and media contexts to soften bad news, and excessive use can make the meaning unclear.