de lujo
/de ˈluxo/
The English phrase "deluxe" can be translated into Spanish as de lujo.
de lujo is used to describe things that are fine in quality or high-end. It can be applied to physical objects, such as a suite de lujo, as well as to experiences or performances, such as a partido de lujo.
Meaning: fine in quality (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition de (of) and the noun lujo (luxury), literally meaning "of luxury".
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike many Spanish adjectives, de lujo is an adverbial phrase used as an adjective. It does not change its form to agree in gender or number with the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
/de ˈluxo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, de lujo can be used sarcastically to describe something that is actually very poor or broken.
- Calling a person de lujo is a high compliment that suggests they are exceptionally charming or delightful, regardless of their money.
- While 'de lujo' describes high quality, the noun lujo originates from the Latin 'luxus', which originally referred to something 'excessive' or 'extravagant' in a way that could be seen as negative.
Examples in context
- El hotel ofrece habitaciones de lujo para sus huéspedes más exigentes.The hotel offers deluxe rooms for its most demanding guests.
- Este restaurante sirve platos exquisitos dignos de un servicio de lujo.This restaurant serves exquisite dishes worthy of a deluxe service.
- Mi primo tiene un apartamento de pata negra en el centro de la ciudad.My cousin has a deluxe apartment in the city center.
- ¡Vaya fiesta! La decoración y la comida eran de primera clase, todo estaba de lujo.What a party! The decoration and food were first-class, everything was deluxe.
- un hotel de lujoA deluxe hotel
- El hotel es de lujo.The hotel is deluxe.
- Compramos un coche de lujo.We bought a luxury car.
- Esa es una suite de lujo.That is a deluxe suite.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are looking at travel brochures in a cafe.
- Daniel¿Qué te parece este crucero de lujo?What do you think of this deluxe cruise?
- MaríaEs demasiado caro para mí, Daniel.It is too expensive for me, Daniel.
- DanielPero tiene un servicio de lujo.But it has deluxe service.
- MaríaTienes razón, es muy especial.You are right, it is very special.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “deluxe” translations and entries de lujo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, lujo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
