lujo
“lujo” means “luxury” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
luxury, splendor
Also: extravagance
📝 In Action
Compraron un yate de puro lujo.
A2They bought a yacht of pure luxury.
Ese restaurante ofrece un servicio de lujo.
B1That restaurant offers a deluxe/luxury service.
No podemos permitirnos esos lujos todos los días.
B1We can't afford those luxuries every day.
treat, privilege
Also: blessing
📝 In Action
Para un escritor, el silencio es un lujo.
B1For a writer, silence is a luxury/privilege.
Me di el lujo de dormir hasta tarde hoy.
B2I gave myself the treat/indulgence of sleeping in late today.
¿Trabajar cuatro días a la semana? ¡Qué lujo!
B2Working four days a week? What a privilege!
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Quick Quiz: lujo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'lujo' in its figurative sense (a non-material treat)?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin word *luxus*, which meant 'excess' or 'extravagance'. Over time, its meaning shifted in Spanish to focus specifically on material splendor and high quality.
First recorded: Around the 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'lujo' y 'lujuria'?
Aunque se parecen, 'lujo' se refiere al esplendor material, la riqueza y las cosas caras. 'Lujuria' tiene un sentido moral o religioso, refiriéndose a un exceso de deseo, especialmente deseo sexual (lust).
When should I use 'de lujo' instead of 'lujoso'?
'Lujoso' is a standard adjective (un carro lujoso). 'De lujo' is often used to emphasize high quality or excellence, sometimes even jokingly (una fiesta de lujo—a fantastic party). Both are correct, but 'de lujo' is often more emphatic.