Italian · Body & Health
"Face mask" in Italian: mascherina
la mascherina
Face mask in Italian is la mascherina (lah mah-skeh-REE-nah), feminine. Metti la mascherina means put on the mask. Una mascherina chirurgica is a surgical mask.
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How to pronounce mascherina
Say it
lah mah-skeh-REE-nah
/la maskeˈri.na/
Mascherina: mah-skeh-REE-nah. Stress REE. Soft sch like sk. Four syllables.
"Face mask" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la mascherina | the face mask Core noun. | Core noun. |
| mettere la mascherina | to put on the mask Action. | Action. |
| mascherina FFP2 | FFP2 mask Higher filtration. | Higher filtration. |
| maschera | mask (broader) Carnival, diving—not the medical diminutive. | Carnival, diving—not the medical diminutive. |
How to use mascherina in real life
- 1Pharmacy
Avete ancora mascherine FFP2?
Do you still have FFP2 masks?
Plural mascherine.
- 2Train reminder
Tieni la mascherina a portata di mano.
Keep the mask within reach.
La mascherina.
- 3Clinic entrance
Qui serve la mascherina all'ingresso.
A mask is required at the entrance here.
Serve la mascherina.
Mistakes English speakers make with mascherina
Incorrect: Il mascherina è obbligatoria.
Correct: La mascherina è obbligatoria.
Mascherina is feminine.
Incorrect: Metti il mask.
Correct: Metti la mascherina.
Use mascherina.
Good to know
Mascherina is the everyday medical/face-covering word; maschera covers carnival and sports. Pharmacies still stock them. Rules change—ask if la mascherina is needed before entering clinics.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Entering a hospital wing
ChatPal
Hai la mascherina? Qui la chiedono.
Do you have a mask? They ask for it here.
You
Sì, ecco la mia mascherina.
Yes, here's my mask.
ChatPal
Perfetto. Ne ho una di riserva.
Perfect. I have a spare one.
You
Grazie, entriamo.
Thanks, let's go in.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Face mask" in Italian
How do you say face mask?
La mascherina.
Put on the mask?
Metti la mascherina.
Maschera vs mascherina?
Mascherina is the face-covering; maschera is broader.
Gender?
Feminine: la mascherina.
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