Spanish word

masajista

Pronunciation

IPA/masaˈxista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)massage therapist

Example

Voy al masajista porque me duele la espalda.

I'm going to the massage therapist because my back hurts.

Illustration for masajista (massage therapist)

More examples

Trabajo como masajista en un spa.

I work as a massage therapist at a spa.

Core concept

Therapist who uses hands and manual techniques to relieve pain, ease muscle tension, and promote relaxation.

Common phrases

  • ir al masajista

    go to the massage therapist

  • cita con el masajista

    appointment with the massage therapist

  • masajista profesional

    professional massage therapist

Similar words

esteticista: Beauty-salon specialist who provides facials, body treatments, and gentle massages.
fisioterapeuta: Healthcare professional who treats injuries and chronic pain with exercise and manual therapy.
quiromasajista: Practitioner who applies hand pressure and kneading to work out muscle knots.

Definition in Spanish

Profesional que realiza masajes con las manos u otras técnicas para tratar dolores, tensiones o facilitar la relajación.

Word origin

The word comes from Spanish masaje (from French massage) plus the agentive suffix -ista, which denotes a person who practices or specializes in a technique or trade.

Usage tips

  • Speakers often add a purpose phrase such as para relajarme or por dolor de espalda to clarify whether the session is for relaxation or for treating pain.

Other meanings

  • masseurnoun

Related words

  • masajemassagenoun
  • masajearmassageverb
  • masajeadormassagernoun

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