Máscara (en. Mask)

/ˈmaskaɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Layer that covers the face, used in ceremonies or parties.

At the carnival, everyone wears a mask to hide their identity.

En el carnaval, todos llevan máscara para ocultar su identidad.

Protective element, such as a medical or respiratory mask.

It was necessary to wear a mask to protect oneself from the virus.

Fue necesario usar una máscara para protegerse del virus.

Any object used to disguise oneself or represent a character.

The actor wore an impressive mask in the play.

El actor llevaba una máscara impresionante en la obra de teatro.

Image or representation of something, often used metaphorically.

The mask of happiness she wears hides her true sadness.

La máscara de felicidad que lleva oculta su verdadera tristeza.

From Latin 'mascara', meaning 'mask'.

to take off the mask

To stop hiding the true identity or feelings.

quitarse la máscara

social mask

The behavior shown in public, which may be different from that in private.

máscara social

behind the mask

Hiding the true intention or emotion.

tras la máscara

face mask

Rigid mask that covers the face, often used in festivities.

careta

disguise

Costume or outfit worn to change appearance.

disfraz

veil

Fabric that partially covers the face, also used to hide.

velo

A person who hides their true personality.

That person is a mask; you never know what they really think.

Esa persona es una máscara, nunca sabes lo que realmente piensa.

Someone who pretends to be what they are not.

I don’t trust him; he seems like a mask.

No confío en él, parece una máscara.