How to Say ‘This mask’ in Mexican Spanish
Esta máscara
💬 Usage Tip: 'Máscara' is feminine, hence 'esta'.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In 'La Casa de Papel', the mask is iconic and represents the struggle against the system.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Esta
[eh-stah]
this
Used to refer to a specific object or situation seen as present or current.
Esta idea es genial.
This idea is great.
máscara
[mas-kah-rah]
mask
A covering for part or all of the face, worn for protection or disguise.
En el carnaval, llevo una máscara.
At the carnival, I wear a mask.
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