Spa, Nails & Massage
Use these intermediate phrases to book appointments, communicate preferences, check prices, and mention allergies at a Spanish spa.
Key Phrases
Me gustaría reservar un masaje relajante completo que dure al menos una hora para esta tarde.
I would like to book a full relaxing massage that lasts at least one hour for this afternoon.
💡 Use 'me gustaría' + infinitive to make polite requests at a spa.
Quiero saber si tienen algún aceite especial porque mi piel es sensible y tengo alergia a las nueces.
I want to know if you have any special oil because my skin is sensitive and I have a nut allergy.
💡 Mentioning allergies is crucial; 'alergia a' is followed by the allergen.
Prefiero que la presión del masaje sea moderada porque no me gustan los tratamientos que son muy fuertes.
I prefer the massage pressure to be moderate because I do not like treatments that are very strong.
💡 Use 'prefiero que' followed by the present subjunctive to request specific pressure levels.
¿Sería posible programar una cita para hacerme la manicura y la pedicura el próximo viernes por la mañana?
Would it be possible to schedule an appointment to get my manicure and pedicure next Friday morning?
💡 'Hacerme' is used here to indicate that you are having the service done to yourself.
¿Podría decirme cuál es el precio total de este servicio y si incluye las tasas correspondientes?
Could you tell me what the total price of this service is and if it includes the corresponding taxes?
💡 Use '¿podría decirme...?' as a polite intermediate structure to ask about costs.
Me gustaría saber si la propina para el terapeuta ya está incluida en la cuenta final que pagaré.
I would like to know if the tip for the therapist is already included in the final bill that I will pay.
💡 'Pagaré' is in the future tense, indicating a relative clause describing a future action.
Por favor, avíseme si la toalla está demasiado fría porque prefiero que el ambiente sea más cálido.
Please let me know if the towel is too cold because I prefer the environment to be warmer.
💡 'Avíseme' is the formal polite command form of 'avisar' (to let someone know).
Si surge algún imprevisto importante, ¿con cuántas horas de anticipación debo cancelar esta reserva para no pagar?
If an important unforeseen event arises, how many hours in advance must I cancel this reservation to not pay?