tatuaje
tah-TOO-ah-heh
/taˈtwa.xe/
📝 In Action
¿Te gusta mi nuevo tatuaje en el brazo?
A2Do you like my new tattoo on my arm?
Ella quiere hacerse un tatuaje de una mariposa.
B1She wants to get a butterfly tattoo.
El tatuaje tribal tiene un significado cultural profundo.
B2The tribal tattoo has a deep cultural meaning.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Rule
Even though many Spanish words ending in -e are feminine, 'tatuaje' is always masculine. Remember: 'el tatuaje', not 'la tatuaje'. This pattern is common for words ending in -aje.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Incorrect Gender
Mistake: “La tatuaje es muy visible.”
Correction: El tatuaje es muy visible. (Remember it's masculine, like 'el viaje' or 'el garaje'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Getting a Tattoo
To talk about receiving a tattoo, the most natural phrase is 'hacerse un tatuaje' (literally, 'to make oneself a tattoo'), using the reflexive verb 'hacerse'.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: tatuaje
Question 1 of 2
Which phrase is the most natural way to say 'I want to get a tattoo'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'tatuaje' masculine if it ends in -e?
Spanish has a group of common words ending in -aje (like 'viaje,' 'garaje,' and 'tatuaje') that are exceptions to the usual rules and are always masculine. You must use 'el' before them.
Is there a verb form related to 'tatuaje'?
Yes, the verb is 'tatuar,' which means 'to tattoo' or 'to apply a tattoo.' The person who does it is a 'tatuador' or 'tatuadora'.