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máscara (noun)

Mask; a covering for the face, used to protect against inhaling harmful substances or to prevent spreading germs.

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Think of 'MASCARA' makeup, which goes on your face. A 'máscara' is anything that covers or goes on your face, from a med...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Writing 'mascara' without the accent. → Always write 'máscara' with an acute accent on the first 'a'.

Pronouncing it mas-CA-ra. → Pronounce it MÁS-ca-ra, stressing the first syllable.

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