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circumlocution in Italian

circumlocution in Italian is perifrasi, giro di parole, circonlocuzione.

circumlocution in Italian

perifrasi
noun
(uncountable) A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; thus:
giro di parole
noun
(uncountable) A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; thus:
circonlocuzione
noun
(countable) An instance of such usage; a roundabout expression, whether an inadvisable one or a necessary one.
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What is "circumlocution" in Italian?

"circumlocution" in Italian is perifrasi, giro di parole, circonlocuzione.

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Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "circumlocution": perifrasi, giro di parole, circonlocuzione.

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