Medical Spanish
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mask(
mahsk
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (disguise)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Nobody knew who Zorro really was because he wore a mask.Nadie sabía quién era realmente el Zorro porque llevaba una máscara.
b. la careta (F) (covering whole face)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Egyptians wore masks of animals during their rituals to worship their gods.Los egipcios llevaban caretas de animales durante sus rituales para venerar a sus dioses.
c. el antifaz (M) (covering eyes area)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The Venice Carnival is famous for its traditional masks and costumes.El Carnaval de Venecia es famoso por sus antifaces y disfraces tradicionales.
2. (protection)
a. la careta (F) (sports)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
In baseball, the catcher must wear a mask to protect himself.En béisbol, el catcher debe llevar una careta para protegerse.
b. la mascarilla (F) (medicine)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
If there is a pressure loss in the plane, place the oxygen mask over your mouth and nose, and breathe normally.Si hay una despresurización del avión, coloque la mascarilla de oxígeno sobre la boca y la nariz, y respire con normalidad.
c. el cubrebocas (M) (medicine) (Guatemala) (Mexico) (Nicaragua) (United States) (Uruguay)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Guatemala
Regionalism used in Mexico
Regionalism used in Nicaragua
Regionalism used in the United States
Regionalism used in Uruguay
For months it was mandatory to wear masks in the street.Durante meses fue obligatorio llevar cubrebocas en la calle.
d. el nasobuco (M) (medicine) (Cuba) (Nicaragua)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Cuba
Regionalism used in Nicaragua
It's now compulsory to wear masks in many stores because of Covid-19.Ahora es obligatorio llevar nasobuco en muchas tiendas por el Covid-19.
e. el tapaboca (M) (medicine) (Latin America)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
If you have a cold and are going to see your grandparents, put on a mask.Si estás resfriado y vas a ver a tus abuelos, ponte un tapaboca.
f. el barbijo (M) (medicine) (Bolivia) (River Plate)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Bolivia
Surgeons wear a mask during surgery to avoid infection.Los cirujanos llevan barbijo cuando operan para evitar la infección.
g. la máscara de buceo (F) (for diving)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Spit in your mask to keep it from fogging up while diving.Escupe en tu máscara de buceo para evitar que se te empañe mientras buceas.
3. (cosmetic)
a. la mascarilla (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I use a clay mask once a week.Me pongo una mascarilla de arcilla una vez a la semana.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
4. (to conceal)
a. ocultar
He lied to everybody to mask his real intentions.Mintió a todo el mundo para ocultar sus verdaderas intenciones.
b. enmascarar
The drugs he was taking only served to mask the real problem.Los medicamentos que tomaba solo servían para enmascarar el verdadero problema.
5. (to cover)
a. tapar
They mask the screw heads with little discs the same color as the wood.Tapan las cabezas de los tornillos con pequeños discos del mismo color que la madera.
b. cubrir
Don't forget to mask the windows when you are painting the frames.No se olvide de cubrir los vidrios cuando vaya a pintar los marcos.
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