mask

a piece of clothing that covers the face, usually worn to protect against germs or pollution, or as part of a costume for a party or fancy dress.

máscara, cubrebocas

• wear a mask

Collocations surgical mask · face mask

• You need to wear a mask in public.

  Necesitas usar una máscara en público.

to hide your real feelings or identity by pretending to be someone else.

ocultar, disimular

• mask one's emotions

Collocations mask your feelings · wear a mask (of indifference)

• She masked her true feelings behind a smile.

  Ella ocultó sus verdaderos sentimientos detrás de una sonrisa.

to cover up or hide something, especially a mistake or unpleasant fact.

ocultar, disimular

• mask a problem

Collocations mask the truth · mask an error

• The government tried to mask the extent of the crisis.

  El gobierno intentó ocultar la magnitud de la crisis.

to apply cosmetics or makeup to your face, especially to make it look more attractive.

maquillarse, pintar (la cara)

• mask oneself up

Collocations mask one's face · put on makeup

• She masks herself up before going out.

  Se maquilla antes de salir.

a piece of art that covers the face, often used in theater or as a decoration.

máscara (artística)

• wear a mask

Collocations theater mask · decorative mask

• The actors wore elaborate masks for the performance.

  Los actores usaron máscaras elaboradas para la representación.

a software program that changes how a computer system or application appears to the user.

máscara (de datos)

• software mask

Collocations data mask · program mask

• The software mask allows users to customize the interface.

  La máscara de software permite a los usuarios personalizar la interfaz.

a substance that changes color when it comes into contact with another chemical.

indicador, reactivador

• chemical mask

Collocations acid-base indicator · color-changing substance

• The chemical mask turned red when it was exposed to acid.

  El indicador cambió a rojo al exponerse al ácido.

a device worn over the face for protection, often used in military contexts.

máscara (de gas)

• wear a mask

Collocations gas mask · protective mask

• Soldiers wear masks to protect against chemical weapons.

  Los soldados usan máscaras para protegerse contra armas químicas.