Máscaras (en. Masks)

/ˈmaskaɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Covering placed over the face, usually to conceal identity.

The carnival masks are very colorful and artistic.

Las máscaras de carnaval son muy coloridas y artísticas.

Protective elements used in medical or work contexts.

Workers must wear masks to avoid inhaling dust.

Los trabajadores deben usar máscaras para evitar inhalar polvo.

Representations of characters or spirits in cultural festivities.

At the party, everyone wore traditional masks from their culture.

En la fiesta, todos llevaban máscaras tradicionales de su cultura.

From the Latin 'mascara', meaning 'mask, disguise'.

to take off someone's mask

to uncover someone's true identity or intention.

caerle la máscara a alguien

mask of happiness

to act with false joy.

máscara de felicidad

to wear a mask

to hide feelings or true personality.

llevar una máscara

disguise

Clothing used to hide identity or represent another character.

disfraz

screen

Object that covers or protects, similar to a mask in certain contexts.

pantalla

face shield

Mask used primarily in festive and entertainment activities.

careta

To use a mask as a metaphor for hiding hidden emotions.

In the meeting, we all wore our masks to not show what we really think.

En la reunión, todos llevamos nuestra máscara para no mostrar lo que realmente pensamos.

To act in a false or pretended manner.

She always brings her mask to parties, she’s not the same in reality.

Ella siempre trae su máscara a las fiestas, no es la misma de verdad.