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mascara and Spanish máscara
In English
mascara
eyelash makeup
In Spanish
máscara
careta
Spanish "máscara" means: mask
Why they get mixed up Spanish "máscara" is the mask or disguise that covers the face. English "mascara" is the makeup applied to eyelashes. A face mask in English is "mask."
If you want to say...
- mascararímel
- maskmáscara
- face maskmascarilla
Examples
She applied mascara to her lashes.
Se puso rímel en las pestañas.
Waterproof mascara lasts all day.
El rímel a prueba de agua dura todo el día.
She put on mascara before the interview.
Se puso rímel antes de la entrevista.
Black mascara made her eyes stand out.
El rímel negro hizo resaltar sus ojos.
Common mistakes in Spanish
Incorrect: Llevaba una máscara de maquillaje en los ojos.
Correct: Llevaba rímel en los ojos.
Máscara alone usually means mask. Eye makeup is rímel or "máscara de pestañas".
Incorrect: Necesito una máscara para las pestañas.
Correct: Necesito un rímel para las pestañas.
Rímel is understood everywhere; "máscara de pestañas" is common in Spain.
Phrases you will hear
- apply mascaraaplicar rímel
- waterproof mascararímel a prueba de agua
- black mascararímel negro
- eyelashespestañas
- a maskuna máscara
- a face maskuna mascarilla
In a conversation
- A:
Where's my mascara?
¿Dónde está mi rímel?
- B:
In the bag, next to your lipstick.
En el bolso, junto a tu labial.
- A:
I also need a face mask.
También necesito una mascarilla facial.
- B:
Wear it after you take off the makeup.
Póntela después de quitarte el maquillaje.
Test yourself
"Black mascara" is...
To remember it
Mascara = eyelash makeup. A face mask (Spanish "máscara") = mask.
Frequently asked questions
What does Spanish "máscara" mean?
Spanish "máscara" means "mask". It looks like the English "mascara", which is exactly why it gets confused, but "mascara" means "eyelash makeup".
Does English "mascara" mean the same as Spanish "máscara"?
Spanish "máscara" is the mask or disguise that covers the face. English "mascara" is the makeup applied to eyelashes. A face mask in English is "mask."