This is the 2156th most frequent Portuguese word.
máscara
"Máscara" means "mask."
Here, 'máscara' is used to refer to a protective covering for the face, commonly worn for health reasons or to filter air.
Ela colocou uma máscara de proteção antes de sair de casa.
She put on a protective mask before leaving the house.
In this case, 'máscara' refers to a decorative facial covering, often used for disguise or as part of a themed costume.
No carnaval, a fantasia dela incluía uma máscara colorida.
During the carnival, her costume included a colorful mask.
Here, 'máscara' is used metaphorically as a representation of someone's facade or pretense concealing their true intentions or feelings.