sauna
/ˈsauna/feminine, masculine
The Spanish word for sauna is sauna.
The term refers to a sauna room or house.
Meaning: sauna room or house (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, especially the Caribbean, El cuarto de vapor (steam room or vapor room) is used interchangeably with sauna. In Mexico and Central America, El temascal refers to a traditional steam bath with pre-Hispanic origins.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word sauna can be used as both a feminine and a masculine noun. It is most commonly used as a feminine noun, la sauna, but el sauna is also common.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsauna/
Did you know?
- In some regions, sauna is used as a euphemism for certain types of massage parlors that offer services beyond simple bathing.
- While sauna is used throughout the Spanish-speaking world, the term baño turco is frequently used to describe a steam room specifically.
- The word sauna is a direct linguistic import from Finland, meaning the Spanish word is essentially a phonetic way of saying the original Finnish term.
Examples in context
- Tom está en la sauna.Tom is in the sauna.This sentence shows how to use sauna to indicate someone's location.Tatoeba #13168236 by Shishir, translation #7737469 by CK
- La sauna del hotel es muy relajante.The hotel's sauna is very relaxing.
- ¿Podemos ir a la sauna después de nadar?Can we go to the sauna after swimming?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their plans at a spa.
- DanielElena, ¿quieres entrar en la sauna ahora?Elena, do you want to enter the sauna now?
- ElenaSí, Daniel, me hace mucha falta.Yes, Daniel, I really need it.
- DanielLa sauna no está muy caliente hoy.The sauna is not very hot today.
- ElenaNo importa, es perfecta para descansar.It doesn't matter, it is perfect for resting.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sauna” translations and entries sauna, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sauna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
