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masquerade

/ˈmæskəˌɹeɪd/

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noun

Mascarada, baile de máscaras

An assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.

Examples :

"I was invited to the masquerade party at their home."

Fui invitado al baile de máscaras en su casa.

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noun

Mascarada, baile de máscaras

The act of wearing a mask or dressing up in a costume for, or as if for, a masquerade ball.

Examples :

"The masquerade was a lot of fun; everyone wore elaborate costumes. "

La mascarada fue muy divertida; todos llevaban disfraces elaborados.

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noun

Mascarada, disfraz, simulación

An act of living under false pretenses; a concealment of something by a false or unreal show; a disguise, a pretence; also, a pretentious display.

Examples :

"His kindness was a masquerade; he was secretly trying to steal her clients. "

Su amabilidad era una mascarada; secretamente estaba tratando de robar a sus clientes.

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noun

Mascarada, disfraz

An assembly of varied, often fanciful, things.

Examples :

"The school's annual talent show was a masquerade of singing, dancing, and comedy acts. "

El espectáculo anual de talentos de la escuela fue una mascarada de canto, baile y actos de comedia.

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noun

Fiesta de disfraces, mascarada

A cosplay event at which costumed attendees perform skits.

Examples :

"The school's annual masquerade was a fun event, with students performing short plays in their costumes. "

La fiesta de disfraces anual de la escuela fue un evento divertido, con estudiantes que representaron obras cortas con sus disfraces.

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noun

Mascarada, baile de máscaras

A dramatic performance by actors in masks; a mask or masque.

Examples :

"The school play featured a colorful masquerade, with students wearing elaborate masks and costumes. "

La obra escolar presentó una mascarada colorida, con estudiantes usando máscaras y disfraces elaborados.

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noun

Carrusel

A Spanish entertainment or military exercise in which squadrons of horses charge at each other, the riders fighting with bucklers and canes.

Examples :

"The annual school fiesta included a dazzling masquerade, where students rode their horses in squadrons, mimicking the Spanish military exercises. "

La fiesta escolar anual incluyó un deslumbrante carrusel, donde los estudiantes montaron a caballo en escuadrones, imitando los ejercicios militares españoles.

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verb

Disfrazarse, enmascararse

To take part in a masquerade; to assemble in masks and costumes; to wear a disguise.

Examples :

"I’m going to masquerade as the wikipede. What are you going to dress up as?"

Voy a disfrazarme de wikipedista. ¿De qué te vas a disfrazar?

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verb

Hacerse pasar por, disfrazarse

To pass off as a different person or a person with qualities that one does not possess; also, to make a pretentious show of being what one is not.

Examples :

"He masqueraded as my friend until the truth finally came out."

Se hizo pasar por mi amigo hasta que finalmente salió a la luz la verdad.

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verb

Enmascarar, disfrazar

To conceal (someone) with, or as if with, a mask; to disguise.

Examples :

"He tried to masquerade his nervousness with a confident smile before the presentation. "

Intentó enmascarar su nerviosismo con una sonrisa confiada antes de la presentación.

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