Massages and Saunas
Let's step out of the daily grind and into the spa. Useful words for your relaxation include masajul (the massage), sauna (the sauna), and aburul (the steam). You might describe these experiences as liniștitor (soothing).
| The massage is very soothing. | Masajul este foarte liniștitor. |
| The steam in the sauna is very soothing. | Aburul din saună este foarte liniștitor. |
Spa Attire
When you arrive, you will usually be offered something comfortable to wear. The essentials are halatul (the bathrobe) and papucii (the slippers—the plural of papucul).
| Please take the slippers and the bathrobe. | Vă rog să luați papucii și halatul. |
| The white bathrobe is clean, and the slippers are comfortable. | Halatul alb este curat, iar papucii sunt comozi. |
Setting the Mood
To create a calming atmosphere for terapia (the therapy), it is common to light candles. The word for candle is lumânarea (plural: lumânările).
| We light the candles for the therapy. | Aprindem lumânările pentru terapie. |
| This therapy helps the tired body. | Această terapie ajută corpul obosit. |
Meditating and Unwinding
Finally, you can completely let go by meditating (a medita) or unwinding (a se destinde). Note that a se destinde is a reflexive verb, meaning you will see reflexive pronouns like se (himself/herself) or te (yourself) used alongside it.
| After the massage, my wife wants to meditate. | După masaj, soția mea vrea să mediteze. |
| The woman unwinds in the sauna. | Femeia se destinde în saună. |