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How to Say "veneer" in Spanish

The Spanish word forveneeris máscaraB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
thin covering hiding the truth
A disembodied hand holding a cheerful, brightly colored smiling face (a facade) slightly away from a dull, gray, featureless surface directly behind it, symbolizing a false appearance.

Examples

Tras el despido, su máscara de felicidad se cayó.

After the firing, his facade of happiness dropped.

La diplomacia es a menudo una máscara que oculta la tensión real.

Diplomacy is often a mask that hides the real tension.

Figurative Use

When used figuratively, 'máscara' refers to an emotional or social barrier someone puts up to hide their true self.

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