Usage Note
Máscara covers a face mask worn at a carnival or for disguise. In medical or protective contexts mascarilla (a diminutive) is the standard word for a surgical or face-fitting mask. The verb enmascarar means 'to mask' or 'to disguise'.
Examples
"Llevaba una máscara dorada en el baile."
Natural Translation
She was wearing a golden mask at the ball.
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