mascar
mascar
mascar(
mahs
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kahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to munch)
a. to chew
Me gusta mascar chicle cuando toco el piano. Me ayuda a mantenerme tranquilo y concentrado.I like to chew gum when I play piano. It helps me stay calm and focused.
El chamán me dijo que mascara las hojas de esta planta para que se me quitara el dolor de cabeza.The shaman told me to chew the leaves of this plant to get rid of my headache.
mascarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g. Te ves cansado.).
2. (colloquial) (to feel)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. to sense
En la comida familiar se mascaba la tensión entre los hermanos.One could sense tension among the brothers during the family meal.
mascar
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