lujoso
/luˈxoso/
The English phrase 'luxurious' is translated into Spanish as lujoso.
Lujoso is 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 must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use lujoso for masculine singular nouns, lujosa for feminine singular nouns, lujosos for masculine plural nouns and lujosas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/luˈxoso/
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often use the phrase un lujo to describe a person who is an absolute pleasure to be around or a great talent in their field.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, lujoso can be used ironically to describe something overly ornate or 'tacky' rather than truly elegant.
- Spanish speakers often use the word exquisito to describe food that is 'luxurious' or high-end, whereas in English 'exquisite' is often reserved for beauty or detail.
Examples in context
- El hábito convierte lujosos placeres en aburridas y cotidianas necesidades.Habit converts luxurious enjoyments into dull and daily necessities.This sentence shows how the form lujoso can be used to describe enjoyments.Tatoeba #1235238 by marcelostockle, translation #690958 by Scott
- La novia de Brian a menudo le ruega que la lleve a restaurantes lujosos.Brian's girlfriend often begs him to take her to luxurious restaurants.This sentence uses the form lujoso to describe restaurants.Tatoeba #1297957 by marcelostockle, translation #34302 by CN
- Este hotel es muy eleganteThis hotel is very luxurious
- La mansión era opulentaThe mansion was luxurious
- Disfrutaron de una cena suntuosaThey enjoyed a sumptuous dinner
- La boda fue fastuosaThe wedding was luxurious
- Ese hotel es muy lujoso.That hotel is very luxurious.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are looking at a travel magazine.
- Daniel¿Qué te parece este resort?What do you think of this resort?
- MaríaEs un lugar muy lujoso.It is a very luxurious place.
- DanielEs demasiado caro para nosotros.It is too expensive for us.
- MaríaTienes razón, Daniel.You are right, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “luxurious” translations and entries lujoso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
