masajéalo
/masaxealo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "massage it" is translated into Spanish as masajéalo.
This phrase is used to instruct someone to rub a part of the body or an object with the hands to relieve tension or shape it.
How do you pronounce it?
/masaxealo/
Did you know?
- The word masajista is used for both a male and female massage therapist, regardless of the therapist's gender.
- The verb masajear is actually a relatively recent addition to the Spanish language, having been influenced by the French word massage in the late 19th century.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the phrase dar un masaje can be used colloquially to describe 'massaging' a situation or manipulating a set of facts to get a desired result.
Examples in context
- Por favor, masajee la zona afectada del cuello.Please massage the affected area of the neck.
- ¿Le puedes hacer un masaje en los pies?Can you give their feet a massage?
- Si te duele el hombro, masajéalo.If your shoulder hurts, massage it.
Example conversation
Lucía is giving Alejandro advice on how to deal with muscle tension.
- Lucía¿Te sigue doliendo el brazo, Alejandro?Does your arm still hurt, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, siento mucha tensión aquí.Yes, I feel a lot of tension here.
- LucíaUsa un poco de aceite y masajéalo.Use a little oil and massage it.
- AlejandroGracias, Lucía, creo que eso ayudará.Thanks, Lucía, I think that will help.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
