luxuoso
/lu.ʃuˈo.zu/
The English phrase 'luxurious' is translated into Portuguese as luxuoso.
The word luxuoso is an adjective used to describe something that is very fine and comfortable.
Meaning: very fine and comfortable (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes its ending to agree with the noun it describes. Use luxuosa to agree with feminine nouns and luxuosos for the masculine plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: /lu.ʃuˈo.zu/.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, the term ostentação is often used to describe the act of showing off 'luxuoso' items, sometimes carrying a more negative or superficial connotation than 'luxury' does in English.
- The suffix -oso in luxuoso works similarly to the English suffix '-ous' in 'luxurious', both originating from the Latin word for 'full of'.
- While luxuoso describes physical comfort, Brazilians often use the expression está no luxo to describe someone who is living in extreme comfort or behaving in a pampered way.
Examples in context
- A namorada de Brian frequentemente pede a ele para levá-la a restaurantes luxuosos.Brian's girlfriend often begs him to take her to luxurious restaurants.This sentence is useful for seeing luxuoso used to describe restaurants.Tatoeba #376513 by brauliobezerra, translation #34302 by CN
- Este hotel é muito luxuoso!This hotel is very luxurious!
- Esse palácio é opulento!This palace is opulent!
- Aquele carro é chiquérrimo!That car is so luxurious!
- Comprei um apartamento luxuoso em Lisboa!I bought a luxurious apartment in Lisbon!
- Que festa opulenta! Havia champanhe e caviar!What a lavish party! There was champagne and caviar!
- A casa dela é chiquérrima! Possui uma decoração luxuosa.Her house is so luxurious! It has a fancy decoration.
- Esse hotel é top de linha! Tem todas as comodidades de um resort.This hotel is top of the line! It has all the amenities of a resort.
- Este hotel é muito luxuoso.This hotel is very luxurious.
Example conversation
Mariana and Gabriel are discussing their travel plans for the weekend.
- MarianaOnde vamos ficar este fim de semana?Where are we staying this weekend?
- GabrielEu reservei um quarto luxuoso para nós.I booked a luxurious room for us.
- MarianaSério? Você é muito generoso, Gabriel!Really? You are very generous, Gabriel!
- GabrielVocê merece um descanso especial.You deserve a special rest.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “luxurious” translations and entries luxuoso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries luxuoso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
