Spanish word

limusina

Pronunciation

IPA/limuˈsina/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlimousine

Example

¿Has visto la limusina de la película?

Have you seen the limousine from the movie?

Illustration for limusina (limousine)

More examples

Alquilaron una limusina para la boda.

They rented a limousine for the wedding.

Core concept

A chauffeur-driven elongated sedan offering roomy seating for multiple passengers.

Common phrases

  • alquilar una limusina

    rent a limousine

  • servicio de limusina

    limousine service

  • limusina de lujo

    luxury limousine

Similar words

coche: Everyday compact or mid-size car for routine personal travel.
automóvil: Engine-powered passenger car built for road use.
vehículo: Motorized transport used to carry people or cargo on roads.
coche de lujo: Lavishly appointed passenger car with premium features and upscale interior.

Definition in Spanish

Coche de gran longitud y aspecto elegante que ofrece espacio cómodo para varios pasajeros y se asocia al lujo.

Word origin

Borrowed into Spanish via French limousine and ultimately deriving from the Limousin province name, the term moved from a regional cloak to carriages and then to luxury automobiles.

Usage tips

  • Spanish speakers normally reserve limusina for the long, formal vehicle, while shorter luxury cars are described as coche de lujo or automóvil de lujo.

Word lists with this word