lujoso (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

/luˈxo.so/

Translation Options into English

• Luxurious
• Lavish
• Sumptuous

Meaning and Usage

The word "lujoso" refers to something that is characterized by luxury, opulence, or lavishness. It can describe objects, experiences, lifestyles, or environments that provide comfort and wealth. "Lujoso" is used in both written and spoken Spanish, though it might appear slightly more in written contexts, especially in literature, advertising, or when describing high-end products or services.

Example Sentences

1. El hotel donde nos alojamos era muy lujoso y tenía vistas espectaculares.
   The hotel where we stayed was very luxurious and had spectacular views.

2. Compró un coche lujoso que tenía todos los extras.
   He bought a luxurious car that had all the extras.

3. La casa de la playa es tan lujosa que parece sacada de una revista.
   The beach house is so luxurious that it looks like it’s straight out of a magazine.

Idiomatic Expressions

Though "lujoso" is primarily used in a straightforward manner, it can appear in certain expressions relating to wealth or luxury contexts.

1. Vivir a cuerpo de rey (to live in luxury)
   Desde que consiguió ese trabajo, vive a cuerpo de rey.
   (Since he got that job, he lives in luxury.)

2. Tener una vida lujosa (to have a luxurious life)
   Después de heredar la fortuna, empezó a tener una vida lujosa.
   (After inheriting the fortune, he began to have a luxurious life.)

3. Una cena de lujo (a lavish dinner)
   Organizamos una cena de lujo para celebrar su cumpleaños.
   (We organized a lavish dinner to celebrate her birthday.)

4. Riquezas lujosas (luxurious riches)
   El magnate se rodea de riquezas lujosas que deslumbran a todos.
   (The magnate surrounds himself with luxurious riches that dazzle everyone.)

5. Un estilo de vida lujoso (a luxurious lifestyle)
   Ella disfruta de un estilo de vida lujoso gracias a su éxito empresarial.
   (She enjoys a luxurious lifestyle thanks to her business success.)

Etymology

The word "lujoso" comes from the Latin "luxosus" which is derived from "luxus," meaning excess or luxury. Over time, "lujoso" evolved into the Spanish language to describe things that embody opulence and extravagance.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Suntuoso (sumptuous) - Opulento (opulent) - Costoso (expensive)

Antonyms: - Austero (austere) - Simple (simple) - Barato (cheap)