Massage & Spa

1. Gostaria de marcar uma massagem

   I would like to book a massage

   Usage

   Book a massage at a spa or wellness centre

   Grammar Note

   "Marcar" is used for all types of appointments. "Massagem" is a feminine noun

2. Está muito forte, por favor mais suave

   It's too strong, please be gentler

   Usage

   Ask the therapist to ease up on pressure during a massage

   Grammar Note

   "Muito + adjective" means very/too. "Suave" means soft/gentle/smooth

3. Pode concentrar-se nas costas?

   Could you focus on the back?

   Usage

   Request that the therapist concentrate on a specific body area

   Grammar Note

   In Portuguese "back" is "costas" (plural). "Nas" = em + as (preposition + feminine plural article)

4. Assim está ótimo, continue

   That's great like this, please continue

   Usage

   Let the therapist know they've found the right technique or pressure

   Grammar Note

   "Continue" is the formal imperative of continuar. "Ótimo" means excellent/great

5. Tenho dor no ombro direito

   I have pain in my right shoulder

   Usage

   Tell the massage therapist where you have pain

   Grammar Note

   "No" = em + o (preposition + masculine definite article). "Ombro" (shoulder) is masculine

6. Que tipo de massagem recomendam?

   What type of massage do you recommend?

   Usage

   Ask the spa which type of massage they recommend

   Grammar Note

   "Recomendam" is third person plural of recomendar. Types: "massagem relaxante" (relaxing), "desportiva" (sports)

7. Tenho tensão no pescoço

   I have tension in my neck

   Usage

   Tell the therapist about neck tension or stiffness

   Grammar Note

   "Pescoço" (neck) is masculine, hence "no." Swap with "lombar" (lower back), "pernas" (legs) etc.

8. Inclui a sauna?

   Does it include the sauna?

   Usage

   Check whether a sauna is included in the spa package

   Grammar Note

   "Inclui" is third person of incluir. "Sauna" is borrowed from Finnish but is a feminine noun in Portuguese, so it takes "a" (Priberam: "nome feminino")

9. Pode usar mais óleo, por favor?

   Could you use more oil, please?

   Usage

   Ask the therapist to apply more massage oil

   Grammar Note

   "Óleo" (oil) is masculine. Opposite: "menos óleo" (less oil)

10. Senti-me muito bem, muito obrigado / obrigada

    I felt very good, thank you very much

    Usage

    Thank the therapist after a great massage

    Grammar Note

    "Senti-me" is the first person past of reflexive sentir-se (to feel). Match obrigado/a to your gender

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