lujuria
“lujuria” means “lust” in Spanish (intense sexual desire or one of the seven deadly sins).
lust
Also: lewdness, excess
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En la Divina Comedia, Dante describe el castigo por la lujuria.
B2In the Divine Comedy, Dante describes the punishment for lust.
Sus ojos se llenaron de lujuria al ver las joyas sobre la mesa.
C1His eyes filled with a greedy lust upon seeing the jewels on the table.
Ella cree que la lujuria es una emoción natural pero peligrosa.
B1She believes that lust is a natural but dangerous emotion.
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Which word would you use to describe a very expensive and fancy hotel room?
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From the Latin 'luxuria', which originally meant 'excess', 'extravagance', or 'riotous growth'. Over time, Spanish split this into 'lujo' (for material wealth) and 'lujuria' (for sexual desire).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'lujuria' always a bad word?
In most contexts, especially religious or moral ones, it has a negative connotation of 'excess'. However, in poetry or romance novels, it is sometimes used to describe intense passion.
What is the difference between 'lujuria' and 'deseo'?
'Deseo' is a general word for 'want' or 'desire' (like wanting a pizza). 'Lujuria' is specifically for intense, often overwhelming sexual desire.
Does 'lujuria' mean the same thing as 'luxury' in English?
Not exactly. While they share the same Latin root, 'lujuria' means 'lust'. To say 'luxury', you should use the word 'lujo'.