mázcara

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Asturian

Noun

mázcara f (plural mázcares)

  1. mask

Derived terms

Galician

Alternative forms

Etymology

Attested since circa 1800. Ultimately from Italian maschera.

Pronunciation

 
  • IPA(key): (standard) /ˈmaθkaɾa/
  • IPA(key): (seseo) /ˈmaskaɾa/

 

  • Hyphenation: máz‧ca‧ra

Noun

mázcara f (plural mázcaras)

  1. mask (a cover for disguise)
    Synonyms: carantoña, liborio, carauta, farricoque, marafón, caroza
  2. mask (a person wearing a mask)
    Synonyms: carantoña, felo, cigarrón, murrieiro, choqueiro, peliqueiro, céntulo, faleiro, farrancañeiro, avello, botarga, albardeiro, farrampois
  3. mask (a cover for protection)
    Synonyms: careta, carauta

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