How to Say "tattoo" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “tattoo” is “tatuaje” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
body art
Examples
¿Te gusta mi nuevo tatuaje en el brazo?
Do you like my new tattoo on my arm?
Ella quiere hacerse un tatuaje de una mariposa.
She wants to get a butterfly tattoo.
El tatuaje tribal tiene un significado cultural profundo.
The tribal tattoo has a deep cultural meaning.
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.
Incorrect Gender
Mistake: “La tatuaje es muy visible.”
Correction: El tatuaje es muy visible. (Remember it's masculine, like 'el viaje' or 'el garaje'.)
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