Spanish word

lujo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈluxo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounluxury

Example

No necesito lujo para ser feliz.

I don't need luxury to be happy.

Illustration for lujo (luxury)

More examples

Prefiero un hotel de lujo cuando viajo por trabajo.

I prefer a luxury hotel when I travel for work.

Core concept

High-end comforts and nonessential, showy possessions.

Common phrases

  • hotel de lujo

    luxury hotel

  • vida de lujo

    life of luxury

  • producto de lujo

    luxury product

Similar words

derroche: Spending money or resources wastefully and without practical purpose.
capricho: Impulsive, short-lived purchase motivated by a sudden desire rather than need.
extravagancia: Excessive, flamboyant spending that lacks moderation or restraint.
ostentación: Openly displaying wealth or luxury to impress others and attract attention.

Definition in Spanish

Estado, objeto o estilo de vida que implica bienes o servicios caros y un nivel de comodidad o apariencia por encima de lo necesario.

Word origin

From Latin luxus 'excess' via Vulgar Latin and Old Spanish, originally meaning excess and now used for costly, nonessential goods.

Usage tips

  • 'De lujo' commonly means 'excellent' or 'top quality' in casual speech, so 'está de lujo' often praises something rather than stating its price.

Other meanings

  • opulencenoun
  • luxury goodnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • lujosoluxuriousadjective
  • lujosamenteluxuriouslyadverb

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