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spa
A facility, often part of a hotel or a standalone business, that serves relaxation, health, and beauty and includes offerings such as saunas, steam baths, pools, and massages.
Nach der langen Wanderung entspannten wir uns im Spa des Hotels.
After the long hike, we relaxed in the hotel's spa.
Pay attention to the case after the preposition 'in': you go 'ins Spa' (to the spa; accusative, direction), but you are or relax 'im Spa' (in the spa; dative, location).
Am Abend gehen wir zur Entspannung ins Spa.
In the evening, we're going to the spa to relax.
'Spa' is a modern word that was adopted from English. It is used internationally for wellness and relaxation facilities.
Viele moderne Hotels haben heute einen eigenen Spa-Bereich.
Many modern hotels today have their own spa area.
Common expressions are 'ins Spa gehen' (to go to the spa), 'sich im Spa entspannen' (to relax in the spa), or 'einen Tag im Spa verbringen' (to spend a day at the spa). It is often associated with vacation, wellness, and luxury.
Sie hat zum Geburtstag einen Gutschein für einen Tag im Spa bekommen.
She got a voucher for a day at the spa for her birthday.
wellness
'die Wellness' and 'das Spa' both have to do with relaxation, health, and feeling good. 'Wellness' is the broader term: it can mean general well-being, but also services such as saunas, massages, or relaxation. 'Spa' more often refers to the specific place or area, for example in a hotel, where such services are offered. Learners may confuse the words because in everyday life you often hear them together. Put simply: wellness is the idea or the service, while the spa is usually the place for it.
Im Hotel gibt es ein großes Spa mit Pool und Dampfbad.
The hotel has a large spa with a pool and steam bath.
Nach einer stressigen Woche gönnt sich Maria etwas Wellness mit Sauna und Massage.
After a stressful week, Maria treats herself to some wellness with a sauna and massage.