Question

Are corporate euphemisms used in Spanish? Give some examples

Answer 1

Some euphemisms are used in order to make a blunt or unpleasant truth seem less harsh.

Examples of euphemisms that fall into this category include:

· Passed away instead of died

· Correctional facility instead of jail

· Departed instead of died

· Differently-abled instead of handicapped or disabled

· Fell off the back of a truck instead of stolen

· Ethnic cleansing instead of genocide

· Turn a trick instead of engage in prostitution

· Negative patient outcome instead of dead

· Relocation center instead of prison camp

· Collateral damage instead of accidental deaths

· Letting someone go instead of firing someone

· Put to sleep instead of euthanize

· Pregnancy termination instead of abortion

· On the streets instead of homeless