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Mask
01
máscara, careta
a covering for the face, typically made of cloth, paper, or plastic, worn to protect or hide the face
1.1
mascarilla
a nose and mouth covering that prevents the spread of particles and contaminants
Example
I wore a mask to protect myself and others from germs.
Llevé una mascarilla para protegerme a mí mismo y a los demás de los gérmenes.
The doctor asked everyone to wear a mask in the waiting room.
El doctor pidió a todos que usaran una mascarilla en la sala de espera.
1.2
máscara, máscara de fiesta
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
1.3
mascarilla
a substance that the face is covered with temporarily and is then removed in order to clean or improve the skin
02
máscara, tapa
activity that tries to conceal something
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
Example
To protect against dust, she decided to mask her face with a cloth while working.
Para protegerse del polvo, decidió enmascarar su rostro con un paño mientras trabajaba.
The criminal attempted to mask his face with a ski mask during the robbery.
El criminal intentó enmascarar su rostro con una máscara de esquí durante el robo.
02
enmascarar, disimular
to hide or conceal something, like emotions or intentions, from others
Transitive: to mask emotions or intentions
Example
He tried to mask his disappointment with a forced smile.
Intentó disimular su decepción con una sonrisa forzada.
The politician masked his true motives behind a façade of concern.
El político enmascaró sus verdaderos motivos tras una fachada de preocupación.
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
Example
The photographer used tape to mask the edges of the film before developing it.
El fotógrafo usó cinta para tapar los bordes del filme antes de revelarlo.
To create a special effect, she masked parts of the photo during the development process.
Para crear un efecto especial, ella enmascaró partes de la foto durante el proceso de revelado.
04
enmascarar, cubrir
to cover food, especially meat, with a flavorful sauce to enhance its taste
Transitive: to mask food with a sauce
Example
The chef decided to mask the chicken with a rich barbecue sauce before serving it.
El chef decidió enmascarar el pollo con una rica salsa barbacoa antes de servirlo.
She used a honey glaze to mask the ham for a sweet and savory flavor.
Ella utilizó un glaseado de miel para enmascarar el jamón y darle un sabor dulce y salado.
05
enmascarar, ocultar
to make something unclear, hidden, or difficult to perceive
Transitive: to mask sth
Example
The loud music masked the sounds of the conversation.
La música alta enmascaró los sonidos de la conversación.
The perfume masked the unpleasant odor of the room.
El perfume enmascaró el olor desagradable de la habitación.
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