Massage & Spa

1. Vorrei prenotare un massaggio

   I would like to book a massage

   Usage

   Book a massage at a spa or wellness centre

   Grammar Note

   "Prenotare" = pre (before) + notare (note): to reserve/book in advance

2. È troppo forte, più delicato per favore

   It's too strong, please be more gentle

   Usage

   Ask the therapist to ease up on pressure

   Grammar Note

   "Troppo + adjective" means too + adjective. "Delicato" means gentle/delicate

3. Può concentrarsi sulla schiena?

   Could you focus on the back?

   Usage

   Request the therapist concentrate on a specific body area

   Grammar Note

   "Concentrarsi su" is reflexive + preposition. "Sulla" = su + la (on + the feminine article)

4. Così va benissimo, continui

   This way is very good, please continue

   Usage

   Let the therapist know the technique and pressure are just right

   Grammar Note

   "Continui" is the Lei formal imperative. "Benissimo" is the absolute superlative of bene

5. Ho un dolore alla spalla destra

   I have pain in my right shoulder

   Usage

   Tell the massage therapist where you have pain

   Grammar Note

   "Alla" = a + la (preposition + feminine article). "Spalla" is feminine. Use "sinistra" for left

6. Che tipo di massaggio consiglia?

   What type of massage do you recommend?

   Usage

   Ask the spa therapist which type of massage they recommend

   Grammar Note

   "Consiglia" is the Lei form of consigliare (to recommend). Types: "rilassante" (relaxing), "sportivo" (sports)

7. Ho tensione al collo

   I have tension in my neck

   Usage

   Tell the therapist about neck tension or stiffness

   Grammar Note

   "Al" = a + il (at + masculine article). "Collo" (neck) is masculine. Swap: "lombare" (lower back), "gambe" (legs)

8. È inclusa la sauna?

   Is the sauna included?

   Usage

   Check whether a sauna is included in the spa package

   Grammar Note

   "Sauna" is treated as feminine, so "inclusa." "Inclusa" is the feminine past participle of includere

9. Può usare più olio, per favore?

   Could you use more oil, please?

   Usage

   Ask the therapist to apply more massage oil

   Grammar Note

   "Olio" (oil) is masculine. Opposite: "meno olio" (less oil)

10. Mi sono sentito / sentita benissimo, grazie mille

    I felt very good, thank you very much

    Usage

    Thank the therapist after a great massage

    Grammar Note

    "Sentirsi" is reflexive, using essere. Match "sentito" (masc) or "sentita" (fem) to your gender

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