Spanish word

spa

Pronunciation

IPA/esˈpa/

Meaning

  • masculine nounspa

Example

¿Conoces un spa cerca de aquí?

Do you know a spa near here?

Illustration for spa (spa)

More examples

El spa ofrece masajes y sauna.

The spa offers massages and a sauna.

Core concept

A commercial health resort centered on beauty and therapeutic treatments.

Common phrases

  • entrada al spa

    spa admission

  • horario del spa

    spa hours

  • servicio de spa

    spa service

Similar words

balneario: Seaside or hot-spring resort with baths, lodging, and services for rest or convalescence.
termas: Natural hot-spring site with thermal baths and simple facilities for soaking and hydrotherapy.
centro de bienestar: Health-focused facility offering massage, exercise classes, and relaxation programs for wellbeing.

Definition in Spanish

Centro o instalación dedicada al bienestar y la relajación que ofrece tratamientos como masajes, saunas, piscinas y, a veces, baños termales.

Word origin

From the toponym Spa in Belgium, whose bathing tradition lent its name to resort facilities in several European languages and was later borrowed into Spanish.

Usage tips

  • In Spanish balneario is often used for traditional thermal-bath resorts while spa usually refers to modern wellness or beauty centers.

Other meanings

  • health resortnoun

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