lujoso
“lujoso” means “luxurious” in Spanish (describing high-quality, expensive things).
luxurious
Also: fancy, deluxe
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El hotel donde nos quedamos era muy lujoso.
A1The hotel where we stayed was very luxurious.
Ella siempre lleva joyas lujosas a las fiestas.
A2She always wears fancy jewelry to parties.
No hace falta un coche lujoso para viajar con comodidad.
B1You don't need a luxury car to travel in comfort.
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Which of these is a correct way to say 'the fancy houses'?
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From the Latin word 'luxosus', derived from 'luxus', which meant 'excess' or 'extravagance'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'lujoso' to describe a person?
Not usually. 'Lujoso' describes objects or places. If a person is rich, use 'rico' or 'adinerado'. If they are wearing fancy things, you could say they are 'vestido lujosamente' (dressed luxuriously).
Is 'lujoso' the same as 'caro'?
Not exactly. 'Caro' just means it costs a lot of money. 'Lujoso' means it has the qualities of luxury—like being fancy, comfortable, and high-end.
How do I make 'lujoso' feminine?
Simply change the final 'o' to an 'a' to get 'lujosa'.