How to Say "to disguise" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to disguise” is “disfrazar” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Voy a disfrazar a mi perro de dinosaurio.
I am going to dress up my dog as a dinosaur.
Ellos disfrazaron la entrada de la casa para la fiesta.
They decorated/disguised the house entrance for the party.
Es difícil disfrazar a un bebé inquieto.
It is difficult to dress up a wiggly baby in a costume.
The 'Z' to 'C' Swap
In Spanish, the letter 'z' usually changes to a 'c' when it's followed by the letter 'e'. This is why the 'yo' form in the past is 'disfracé' and not 'disfrazé'.
Using 'de' for Costumes
When you want to say what someone is dressing up as, always use the word 'de'. For example: 'Disfrazado de pirata' (Dressed up as a pirate).
Confusing with the Reflexive
Mistake: “Saying 'Disfrazo para la fiesta' to mean 'I'm dressing up.'”
Correction: Say 'Me disfrazo' if you are the one putting on the costume. Use 'disfrazar' (without 'me') only if you are putting a costume on someone else.
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