mascar

Etymology
From, present active infinitive of. Compare the semi-learned doublet.

Verb

 * 1)  to chew, masticate

Verb

 * 1) to mask

Etymology
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Verb

 * 1) to chew to crush with teeth for a long time

Usage notes
This verb is used when describing the chewing of something that won’t be swallowed (such as gum), or food that requires too much chewing. For normal chewing, use mastigar.

Etymology
., a borrowing. Cognate with 🇨🇬.

Verb

 * 1) to chew
 * 2)  to sense
 * 1)  to sense

Usage notes

 * This verb is used when describing the chewing of something that won’t be swallowed (such as gum), or food that requires too much chewing. For normal chewing, use masticar.