cubrebocas

Spanish

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of cubre (“to cover”) +‎ bocas (“mouths”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kubɾeˈbokas/ [ku.β̞ɾeˈβ̞o.kas]
  • Rhymes: -okas
  • Syllabification: cu‧bre‧bo‧cas

Noun

cubrebocas m (plural cubrebocas)

  1. (medicine) mask
    Synonyms: mascarilla, barbijo, tapabocas

Further reading

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