eufemismo
/eufeˈmismo/masculine
The Spanish word for euphemism is eufemismo.
A eufemismo is a word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way (noun).
Meaning: word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of eufemismo is eufemismos. The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/eufeˈmismo/
Did you know?
- When someone uses too many eufemismos to avoid a point, a Spanish speaker might say they andan con rodeos. This literally means 'to walk with detours'.
- While a eufemismo softens a term, Spanish uses the word disfemismo for the exact opposite. This refers to the deliberate choice of a harsh or offensive word to degrade a subject.
- The use of eufemismos is closely tied to educación in many Spanish speaking cultures. It is viewed as a marker of social class and upbringing rather than just basic politeness.
Examples in context
- ¡Esto es un eufemismo!That's a euphemism.This sentence is useful for pointing out that something is a euphemism.Tatoeba #3294934 by wallebot, translation #3155962 by fekundulo
- ¿Es eso un eufemismo para algo?Is that a euphemism for something?This sentence is useful for asking if a term is a euphemism for something else.Tatoeba #5887873 by albrusgher, translation #2063198 by CK
- El término trabajador de saneamiento es un eufemismo para hombre de la basura.The term sanitation worker is a euphemism for a garbage man.This sentence is useful for illustrating how one term acts as a eufemismo for another.Tatoeba #5887884 by albrusgher, translation #5754011 by dangell
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing a news article.
- ElenaEse término parece un eufemismo.That term seems like a euphemism.
- MateoTienes razón, Elena.You are right, Elena.
- ElenaLo usan para evitar la realidad.They use it to avoid reality.
- MateoEs muy común en la política.It is very common in politics.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “euphemism” translations and entries eufemismo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
