mascherina
/ma.skeˈri.na/noun★Beginner
general
A protective covering for the face, typically used to prevent the spread of germs or to protect against airborne particles.
Le mascherine sono obbligatorie nei luoghi pubblici.
Face masks are mandatory in public places.
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The term is commonly used in medical and public health contexts.
Collocations
mascherina chirurgicasurgical maskmascherina FFP2FFP2 maskmascherina di stoffacloth mask
Synonyms
Related Phrases
portare la mascherinaphrase
to wear a mask
togliere la mascherinaphrase
to remove the mask
💡Pro Tip
Usage in Context
In Italian, 'mascherina' is often used in medical and public health settings, but it can also refer to decorative face coverings.
⚡Gold Rule
Gender and Plural
'Mascherina' is feminine and its plural form is 'mascherine'.
📖Word Origin
From Italian 'maschera' (mask) with the diminutive suffix '-ina', meaning 'small mask'.
📝Usage Notes
The term became widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic to refer to face coverings designed to reduce the spread of the virus.
Word Breakdown
maschera
mask
root-ina
small or diminutive
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese