masaje

mah-SAH-heh/maˈsa.xe/

“masaje” means “massage” in Spanish (physical treatment).

massage

Also: rubdown

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A close-up view showing two hands performing a gentle kneading action on a person's bare shoulder, illustrating a massage.

📝 In Action

Me duele la espalda, creo que necesito un masaje.

My back hurts, I think I need a massage.

Ella da los mejores masajes terapéuticos de la ciudad.

She gives the best therapeutic massages in the city.

El bebé se durmió durante el suave masaje en sus pies.

The baby fell asleep during the gentle massage on his feet.

Word Connections

Synonyms

fricción (rubbing)
sobeo (rubbing, kneading (informal))

Common Collocations

dar un masaje – to give a massage
recibir un masaje – to get/receive a massage
masaje relajante – relaxing massage
masaje deportivo – sports massage

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "masaje" in Spanish:

massage→rubdown→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: masaje

Question 1 of 2

Which verb is typically used in Spanish to say you are going to perform the action of 'masaje'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

masajear(to massage) — Verb

masajista(masseur/masseuse) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

viaje lenguaje

📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the French word *massage*, which itself was borrowed from the Arabic word *massa*, meaning 'to touch, feel, or handle.'

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: massageItalian: massaggio

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Cómo se dice 'masajista'?

The word 'masajista' refers to the person who performs the massage. It is a tricky word because it works for both men and women (it is a common gender noun), but the article changes: 'el masajista' (male) or 'la masajista' (female).