masking tape
US /ˈmæs.kɪŋ teɪp/
UK /ˈmæs.kɪŋ teɪp/

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cinta de carrocero, cinta de enmascarar
a type of adhesive tape made of a thin, easy-to-tear paper, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive. It is used mainly in painting to mask off areas that should not be painted.
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We need some masking tape to protect the trim before painting.
Necesitamos cinta de carrocero para proteger el embellecedor antes de pintar.
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He carefully applied the masking tape along the edges of the window.
Aplicó cuidadosamente la cinta de carrocero a lo largo de los bordes de la ventana.