lujo
/ˈluxo/masculine
The English phrase 'luxury' is translated into Spanish as lujo.
lujo is a masculine noun used to describe something that is desirable but expensive. If you wish to describe an object or experience as being luxurious, you can use the adjective lujoso or its feminine form lujosa.
Meaning: something desirable but expensive (noun)
Which one should you use?
While lujo is the standard noun, you might use other words depending on the nuance. Suntuosidad is used to express opulence and grandeur. If you want to describe the inherent prestige, class or appeal of a luxury item, the informal term caché is used. To describe things specifically, you might use the adjectives exquisito (exquisite), sofisticado (sophisticated), opulento (opulent) or elegante (elegant).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun lujo is masculine. The related adjective lujoso changes to lujosa to agree with feminine nouns, such as in una vida lujosa (a luxurious life).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈluxo/
Did you know?
- The Latin root of lujo, luxus, originally meant 'excess' or 'extravagance' rather than just wealth. It referred to anything that went beyond the necessary bounds of moderation.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, calling a person lujoso can be a subtle insult, implying they are overly showy or pretentious rather than just high-class.
- While lujo refers to luxury, the phrase a lujo is used in some dialects as an adverb meaning 'perfectly' or 'splendidly'.
Examples in context
- Esto es un lujo.This is a luxury.This sentence illustrates how to use lujo to identify a single luxury.Tatoeba #5185691 by albrusgher, translation #5173892 by CK
- Él vive en el lujo.He lives in luxury.This sentence shows how to express living in a state of luxury using lujo.Tatoeba #5185680 by albrusgher, translation #304882 by CM
- Es un crucero de lujo.It is a luxury cruise.This sentence demonstrates using lujo as a modifier in the phrase 'a luxury cruise'.Tatoeba #5185702 by albrusgher, translation #3259320 by CM
- El hotel ofrecía alojamiento de gran lujo junto a la playa.The hotel offered highly luxurious accommodation next to the beach.
- La gala estuvo llena de suntuosidad y elegancia.The gala was filled with luxury and elegance.
- Ese auto tiene mucho caché. Seguro que es de un famoso.That car has a lot of caché. It's probably owned by a celebrity.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are looking at a very expensive watch in a store window.
- DanielEse reloj es un lujo.That watch is a luxury.
- ElenaSí, pero es demasiado caro.Yes, but it is too expensive.
- DanielEs un lujo que no podemos permitirnos.It is a luxury that we cannot afford.
- ElenaTienes razón, Daniel.You are right, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “luxury” translations and entries lujo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lujo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
