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masquerading

/ˌmæskəˈreɪdɪŋ/ /ˌmɑːskəˈreɪdɪŋ/

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verb

Enmascararse, disfrazarse

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 wikipediador. ¿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 :

"The stray cat was masquerading as a house pet by rubbing against people's legs and meowing sweetly at their doors, hoping for food. "

El gato callejero se estaba enmascarando como una mascota doméstica frotándose contra las piernas de la gente y maullando dulcemente en sus puertas, con la esperanza de obtener comida.

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noun

Mascarada, disfraz

The act of one who masquerades.

Examples :

"The con artist's success relied heavily on his masquerading as a wealthy businessman. "

El éxito del estafador dependía en gran medida de su disfraz de hombre de negocios adinerado.

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