ski mask

• Tipo de gorro o prenda para la cabeza que cubre esta y el rostro, generalmente con aberturas para ojos y boca, usado originalmente para protegerse del frío al esquiar, pero hoy en día asociado a menudo con ocultar el rostro durante actos delictivos.

A type of headgear that covers the head and face, typically with openings for the eyes and mouth, originally worn for warmth during skiing but now commonly associated with concealment during criminal activities.

1. Winter headwearB1formal

   A knitted garment covering the head and face, with openings for the eyes and mouth, worn for warmth in cold weather.

   Pasamontañas

   • He wore a ski mask to protect his face from the freezing wind.
   • Skiers often use a ski mask under their helmet for extra warmth.
   • She bought a fleece-lined ski mask for her trip to the Alps.

2. Concealment garmentB2informal

   A similar garment used to conceal one's identity, often associated with criminal activity.

   pasamontañas

   • The robber was wearing a black ski mask during the heist.
   • Security cameras captured a person in a ski mask near the bank.
   • He pulled down his ski mask to avoid being recognized.