Mask up Meaning in English
expression
ˈmæsk/ /ˈəp
MASK-up
mˈɑːsk/ /ˈʌp
MAASK-up
Definición
To put on a face mask, usually to protect yourself or others from disease or pollution. Often used as an instruction or reminder.
Uso & Matices
Informal, more common during pandemic contexts. Used as a phrasal verb, especially in commands: 'Don't forget to mask up.' Not used for costume masks — only for protective masks. Sometimes heard in public health messaging.
Spanish: ponerse la mascarilla - usar mascarillaPortuguese (BR): colocar a máscara - usar máscaraPortuguese (PT): colocar a máscara - usar máscaraChinese (Simplified): 戴上口罩Chinese (Traditional): 戴上口罩Hindi: मास्क पहननाArabic: ارتداء الكمامةBengali: মাস্ক পরাRussian: надеть маскуJapanese: マスクを着けるVietnamese: đeo khẩu trangKorean: 마스크를 쓰다Turkish: maske takmakUrdu: ماسک پہنناIndonesian: memakai masker
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Please mask up before entering the hospital.
basic
Everyone must mask up during the meeting.
basic
Remember to mask up on the bus.
basic
I forgot to mask up before going into the store.
natural
Time to mask up—there’s a big crowd out there.
natural
If you want to come in, you need to mask up first.
natural