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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
Ejemplos
She wore a mask to the masquerade ball.
The thief put on a mask to avoid recognition.
1.1
mascarilla
a nose and mouth covering that prevents the spread of particles and contaminants
Ejemplos
The surgeon put on a mask before the operation.
Usé una máscara para protegerme y proteger a los demás de los gérmenes.
Workers wore masks to guard against fumes.
El médico le pidió a todos que usaran una máscara en la sala de espera.
1.2
máscara, disfraz
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
Ejemplos
Each mask reflected a different theme or character.
The festival featured hundreds of 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
Ejemplos
She applied a clay mask for her skincare routine.
Facial masks help hydrate and refresh the skin.
02
máscara, disimulo
activity that tries to conceal something
Ejemplos
His calm demeanor was a mask for his anxiety.
The apology was a mask to cover the real intentions.
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
To protect against dust, she decided to mask her face with a cloth while working.
Para protegerse del polvo, decidió cubrirse el 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 un pasamontañas durante el robo.
02
enmascarar, ocultar
to hide or conceal something, like emotions or intentions, from others
Transitive: to mask emotions or intentions
Ejemplos
He tried to mask his disappointment with a forced smile.
Intentó enmascarar su decepción con una sonrisa forzada.
The politician masked his true motives behind a façade of concern.
El político enmascaró sus verdaderas motivaciones detrás de 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
Ejemplos
The photographer used tape to mask the edges of the film before developing it.
El fotógrafo usó cinta para enmascarar los bordes de la película antes de revelarla.
To create a special effect, she masked parts of the photo during the development process.
Para crear un efecto especial, enmascaró partes de la foto durante el proceso de desarrollo.
04
enmascarar, cubrir
to cover food, especially meat, with a flavorful sauce to enhance its taste
Transitive: to mask food with a sauce
Ejemplos
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 usó un glaseado de miel para enmascarar el jamón para un sabor dulce y salado.
05
enmascarar, ocultar
to make something unclear, hidden, or difficult to perceive
Transitive: to mask sth
Ejemplos
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.
