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Mask
01
maschera
a covering worn on the face to hide identity or appearance
Esempi
Children made paper masks for Halloween.
1.1
maschera
a covering worn on the face to protect against hazards, such as dust, chemicals, or disease
Esempi
Protective masks help prevent the spread of infection.
1.3
maschera
a substance applied to the face temporarily, then removed to cleanse, nourish, or improve the skin
Esempi
The spa offered a variety of facial masks.
02
an action, behavior, or strategy intended to hide, disguise, or obscure something
Esempi
The cheerful decorations were a mask for the empty hall.
to mask
01
mascherare, coprire
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
Esempi
The doctor would always mask their face with a surgical mask during procedures.
Il medico mascherava sempre il suo volto con una maschera chirurgica durante le procedure.
02
mascherare, nascondere
to hide or conceal something, like emotions or intentions, from others
Transitive: to mask emotions or intentions
Esempi
They used humor to mask the tension in the room.
Hanno usato l'umorismo per mascherare la tensione nella stanza.
03
mascherare, coprire
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
Esempi
They masked the background while focusing on the subject during the shoot.
Hanno mascherato lo sfondo concentrandosi sul soggetto durante lo scatto.
04
mascherare, ricoprire
to cover food, especially meat, with a flavorful sauce to enhance its taste
Transitive: to mask food with a sauce
Esempi
After cooking, he masked the pork chops with a tangy apple sauce.
Dopo la cottura, ha ricoperto le costolette di maiale con una salsa di mele piccante.
05
mascherare, nascondere
to make something unclear, hidden, or difficult to perceive
Transitive: to mask sth
Esempi
The layers of sound masked the melody of the song.
Gli strati di suono hanno mascherato la melodia della canzone.
