masquerader

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que participa en una mascarada o fiesta de disfraces, a menudo llevando una máscara o un disfraz para ocultar su identidad; también puede referirse a alguien que finge ser lo que no es.

A noun referring to a person who takes part in a masquerade, often wearing a mask or costume to disguise their identity.

1. Participant in a masqueradeB2formal

   A person who takes part in a masquerade ball or event, typically wearing a mask and costume.

   participante en una mascarada

   • The masqueraders danced elegantly across the ballroom floor.
   • Each masquerader wore an elaborate mask and costume.
   • The masquerader's identity remained hidden until midnight.

   Sinónimosmaskermasquerreveler

2. Pretender or deceiverC1formal

   Someone who pretends to be something they are not; a person who hides their true identity or intentions.

   fingidor, impostor

   • He was a masquerader, pretending to be a wealthy businessman.
   • The spy was a masquerader who infiltrated the organization.
   • She saw through his act and knew he was a masquerader.

   Sinónimoscharlatandeceiverfakefraudhumbugimpostormountebankphonypretender