circunlocución

Noun feminine C1 #45171 most common

Translations

  1. circumlocution

The use of many words to express an idea that could be expressed more directly.

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Example Sentences

La circunlocución que usó para evitar la pregunta dejó a todos confundidos.

The circumlocution he used to avoid the question left everyone confused.

Circumlocution is often used to avoid answering direct questions, which can be frustrating.