masajista
/masaxista/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'massage therapist' is translated into Spanish as masajista.
A massage therapist is a person who provides massage therapy.
Meaning: person who provides massage therapy (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term quiromasajista is more commonly used to refer to a person with specific expertise in massage techniques.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word masajista is gender-neutral and can be used for both male and female massage therapists. To form the plural, add -s to the end of the word to get masajistas.
How do you pronounce it?
/masaxista/
Did you know?
- Depending on the country, asking for a masajista in a non-medical setting can sometimes be misinterpreted as a request for services beyond professional therapy.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the term sobador or sobadora is used for traditional folk healers who perform massage to treat ailments.
- The word masajista belongs to a group of nouns ending in -ista that do not change their ending to indicate gender, though the article el or la changes.
Examples in context
- Usted es un masajista excelenteYou are an excellent massage therapist.
- ¿Es usted un terapeuta de masajes certificado?Are you a certified massage therapist?
- Tú eres un masoterapeuta increíbleYou are an amazing massage therapist.
- ¿Eres masajeador profesional?Are you a professional masseur?
- Ella es una excelente masajista.She is an excellent massage therapist.
- Necesito buscar un masajista profesional.I need to look for a professional massage therapist.
- El masajista me ayudó con el dolor.The massage therapist helped me with the pain.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are talking about a local wellness center.
- Sofía¿Conoces a una buena masajista?Do you know a good massage therapist?
- AlejandroSí, conozco a una masajista muy amable.Yes, I know a very kind massage therapist.
- SofíaPerfecto, dime su nombre.Perfect, tell me her name.
- AlejandroSe llama Elena y es muy profesional.Her name is Elena and she is very professional.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
