lujo
/LOO-ho/
luxury
Lujo translates directly to luxury, referring to material wealth and expense.
lujo(noun)
luxury
?material wealth, expense
,splendor
?grandeur, opulence
extravagance
?excessive spending
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'de lujo'
When used after 'de' (e.g., 'hotel de lujo'), 'lujo' acts like an adjective meaning 'luxurious' or 'deluxe'. It describes the quality of the item.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender confusion
Mistake: "La lujo (Incorrect)"
Correction: El lujo (Correct). Remember 'lujo' is a masculine word, so it always needs the masculine article 'el' or 'un'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Quality
Use 'de lujo' as a simple way to say something is excellent or high-quality, even if it's not actually expensive, like 'una tarde de lujo' (a fantastic afternoon).
Lujo can also refer to a special treat or indulgence, a source of special pleasure.
lujo(noun)
treat
?indulgence, special pleasure
,privilege
?something rare or special
blessing
?informal, describing a great advantage
📝 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!
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'darse el lujo'
The phrase 'darse el lujo de...' means 'to allow yourself the treat of...' or 'to indulge in...'. The verb following 'de' is always in the base form (infinitive).
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Appreciation
Use 'Es un lujo' to express deep appreciation for something simple that makes life better, like 'Es un lujo tener este jardín' (It's a privilege/treat to have this garden).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: lujo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'lujo' in its figurative sense (a non-material treat)?
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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.