Spanish word

mascarita

Pronunciation

IPA/maskaˈɾita/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlittle mask

Example

Los niños se pusieron mascaritas antes del desfile.

The children put on little masks before the parade.

Illustration for mascarita (little mask)

More examples

¿Dónde está la mascarita que usé ayer?

Where is the little mask I used yesterday?

Core concept

Little carnival-style mask that children wear.

Common phrases

  • llevar la mascarita

    wear the little mask

  • lavar la mascarita

    wash the little mask

  • mostrar la mascarita

    show the little mask

Similar words

máscara: Mask that covers most of the face to conceal identity or features.
antifaz: Decorative eye mask that covers the area around the eyes.
careta: Hands-on, easy-to-make mask for children, often crafted at home or school.
mascarilla: Disposable or reusable face covering for the nose and mouth for health.

Definition in Spanish

Palabra usada como diminutivo de 'máscara' para indicar un pequeño antifaz o máscara, sobre todo el que usan los niños al disfrazarse.

Word origin

Formed by adding the diminutive -ita to máscara ('mask'), with máscara derived from Italian maschera and ultimately from medieval Latin masca.

Usage tips

  • Although similar in spelling to English mascara (eyelash makeup), mascarita refers to a small mask worn for dressing up rather than makeup.

Other meanings

  • costume masknoun

Opposites

  • rostro descubiertouncovered facenoun

Related words

  • máscaramasknoun
  • mascaradamasquerade ballnoun

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