Book a Massage in Brazil: Ask About Duration, Pressure, and Price
Learn how to ask about massage options and communicate a comfort preference clearly at a Brazilian spa.
Real Life Portuguese · 5 min read · Updated October 15, 2026
The short answer
A massage is massagem. Ask which types the spa offers and how long each session lasts. If a service name is unfamiliar, ask the staff to describe what is included rather than relying on a literal translation.
Ask what types of sessions are available
Quais tipos de massagem vocês oferecem?
What types of massage do you offer?
A sessão dura cinquenta ou sessenta minutos?
Does the session last fifty or sixty minutes?
Book a time and confirm the price
To make an appointment, use marcar um horário. Ask whether the price is per session and whether you should arrive early. If the spa has a cancellation policy, ask the employee to explain it before you confirm.
Tem horário amanhã depois das cinco?
Do you have an opening tomorrow after five?
Qual é o valor da sessão? Preciso chegar antes?
What is the session price? Do I need to arrive early?
Communicate a comfort preference
Leve means light or gentle; forte means strong or firm. Tell the therapist what pressure feels comfortable and speak up if you want an adjustment. These phrases communicate preference; they do not replace professional medical advice for pain or an injury.
Prefiro uma pressão mais leve, por favor.
I prefer lighter pressure, please.
Pode diminuir um pouco a pressão?
Could you reduce the pressure a little?
Put it into practice
Ask what a session includes, confirm its duration and price, and state your comfort preference clearly.
Quick practice
Which Portuguese example matches “Does the session last fifty or sixty minutes”?
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