Spanish Conversation · Level 161
30 words
Spanish word
lujoso
Pronunciation
IPA/luˈxoso/
Meaning
- adjectiveluxurious
Example
El hotel es lujoso.
The hotel is luxurious.
More examples
Compraron un apartamento lujoso en el centro.
They bought a luxurious apartment in the city center.
Core concept
A richly decorated sitting room with silk draperies, carved wood furniture, and gilt accents.
Common phrases
hotel lujoso
luxurious hotel
coche lujoso
luxurious car
apartamento lujoso
luxurious apartment
Similar words
elegante: Polished and tasteful, favoring restraint with smooth, refined lines and a calm presence.
llamativo: Strikingly bold and showy in appearance, designed to catch the eye immediately.
ostentoso: Overtly ostentatious and flamboyant, signaling wealth through obvious displays.
Definition in Spanish
Que muestra riqueza o calidad muy alta en su aspecto o en sus detalles, dando sensación de lujo.
Word origin
Spanish lujoso derives from Latin luxuosus (from luxus 'excess'), with the suffix -oso forming adjectives meaning 'full of'.
Usage tips
- Lujoso commonly describes visible or decorative luxury such as hotels, cars, or décor, and when emphasis is on service quality or comfort speakers prefer excelente or confortable.