🇬🇧🇪🇸 mask - máscara : English Lesson

Meaning of "mask" ("máscara"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A mask is something you wear to cover part or all of your face. People wear masks for different reasons! Sometimes it's for fun, like a Halloween mask to dress up as a superhero or a monster. Other times, it's for protection, like a doctor's mask to stay healthy, or a special mask that divers wear to see underwater. It changes how you look and sometimes helps keep you safe!

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I made a mask out of lettuce—the rabbit chased me for an hour.

Grandma wore a clown mask and scared herself in the mirror.

I wore a lion mask and got banned from the petting zoo.

I made a robot mask out of a cereal box… now I smell like cornflakes.

My cat stole my superhero mask and now refuses to give it back.

Sam found a bright mask in the shop. He put the mask on and smiled. The mask made him look like a fox, and his friend laughed and gave a mask too. They ran and waved, but then rain wet the mask. Sam took off the mask, saw his real face, and felt happy.

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This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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