Massage & Spa

1. Me gustaría reservar un masaje

   I would like to book a massage

   Usage

   Book a massage at a spa or wellness centre

   Grammar Note

   "Masaje" is masculine, hence "un". Replace "reservar" with "pedir" for same-day requests

2. Es demasiado fuerte, más suave por favor

   It's too strong, please be gentler

   Usage

   Ask the therapist to ease up on pressure during a massage

   Grammar Note

   "Demasiado + adjective" means "too + adjective". "Suave" means soft/gentle

3. ¿Puede concentrarse en la espalda?

   Could you focus on the back?

   Usage

   Ask the therapist to concentrate on a specific body area

   Grammar Note

   "Concentrarse en" is a reflexive verb phrase. "Espalda" (back) is a feminine noun

4. Así está perfecto, continúe

   That's perfect, please continue

   Usage

   Let the therapist know they have found the right pressure or technique

   Grammar Note

   "Continúe" is the formal imperative of continuar. "Así" means like this/that way

5. Tengo dolor en el hombro derecho

   I have pain in my right shoulder

   Usage

   Tell the massage therapist where you have pain

   Grammar Note

   "Derecho" means right side. Replace with "izquierdo" for left. "Hombro" is masculine

6. Quisiera un masaje de sesenta minutos

   I would like a sixty-minute massage

   Usage

   Specify the duration when booking a massage at a spa

   Grammar Note

   "Quisiera" (past subjunctive of querer) is among the most polite ways to express a wish

7. ¿Tienen aceite de lavanda?

   Do you have lavender oil?

   Usage

   Ask about the type of massage oil available

   Grammar Note

   "Aceite" (oil) is masculine. "De + ingredient" specifies the type of oil

8. Puede apretar más fuerte

   You can press harder

   Usage

   Ask the therapist to apply more pressure

   Grammar Note

   "Apretar" is a stem-changing verb (e→ie). "Más fuerte" means harder/more forcefully

9. Prefiero el masaje sueco

   I prefer a Swedish massage

   Usage

   Indicate your preferred massage style when choosing a treatment

   Grammar Note

   "Preferir" is a stem-changing verb (e→ie). "Prefiero + noun" directly states a preference

10. ¿Está incluida la propina?

    Is the tip included?

    Usage

    Ask whether the tip is already included in the price

    Grammar Note

    "Propina" (tip) is feminine. "Incluida" is the feminine past participle of incluir (to include)

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