Usage Note
Masaje is always masculine. The practitioner is el/la masajista (common gender). Dar un masaje means 'to give a massage'; recibir un masaje means 'to receive one'. In sporting contexts you will also see masajes deportivos ('sports massages').
Examples
"El fisioterapeuta le dio un masaje en la espalda."
Natural Translation
The physiotherapist gave him a back massage.
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