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Mask
01
máscara, careta
a covering worn on the face to hide identity or appearance
Ejemplos
Actors donned masks for the traditional play.
1.1
mascarilla
a covering worn on the face to protect against hazards, such as dust, chemicals, or disease
Ejemplos
Dust masks are required in construction areas.
1.3
mascarilla
a substance applied to the face temporarily, then removed to cleanse, nourish, or improve the skin
Ejemplos
He used a peel-off mask to remove impurities.
02
an action, behavior, or strategy intended to hide, disguise, or obscure something
Ejemplos
She used humor as a mask to hide her disappointment.
to mask
01
enmascarar, cubrir
to use a covering, such as a physical mask or other means, to hide or protect one's face
Transitive: to mask one's face
Ejemplos
During the pandemic, people were advised to mask their faces with protective masks.
Durante la pandemia, se aconsejó a las personas que cubrieran sus rostros con mascarillas protectoras.
02
enmascarar, ocultar
to hide or conceal something, like emotions or intentions, from others
Transitive: to mask emotions or intentions
Ejemplos
Her laughter masked the sadness she felt inside.
Su risa enmascaraba la tristeza que sentía en su interior.
03
enmascarar, tapar
to cover or protect a specific part of a photographic surface to stop light from affecting it during exposure
Transitive: to mask part of a photograph
Ejemplos
He carefully masked the areas he did n’t want to expose to light.
Él cuidadosamente enmascaró las áreas que no quería exponer a la luz.
04
enmascarar, cubrir
to cover food, especially meat, with a flavorful sauce to enhance its taste
Transitive: to mask food with a sauce
Ejemplos
To impress the guests, he masked the steak with a mushroom sauce.
Para impresionar a los invitados, enmascaró el filete con una salsa de champiñones.
05
enmascarar, ocultar
to make something unclear, hidden, or difficult to perceive
Transitive: to mask sth
Ejemplos
She added vanilla to mask the bitterness of the chocolate.
Ella agregó vainilla para enmascarar el amargor del chocolate.
