Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Luxury in Spanish: Lujo
Lujo · noun (masculine) · LOO-hoh
The Spanish word for luxury is 'lujo,' a masculine noun describing opulence, extravagance, or high-end quality. The adjective form 'lujoso/lujosa' means luxurious. The expression 'de lujo' (literally 'of luxury') functions similarly to the English adjective 'luxury' when modifying nouns, as in 'un coche de lujo' (a luxury car).
Pronounce it LOO-hoh, with two syllables and stress on the first. The 'j' makes an aspirated 'h' sound.
El hotel de cinco estrellas ofrece lujo en cada detalle.
The five-star hotel offers luxury in every detail.
Luxury in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for luxury, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| lujo | luxury | LOO-hoh | Default, widely understood |
| lujoso | luxury | adjective form meaning luxurious |
How Native Speakers Use Lujo
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Travel
Nos hospedamos en un resort de lujo frente a la playa.
We stayed at a luxury resort facing the beach.
Describing a high-end vacation.
Shopping
Esa tienda vende productos lujosos de marcas internacionales.
That store sells luxurious products from international brands.
Visiting an upscale boutique.
Figurative use
Dormir ocho horas seguidas es un lujo que pocos se dan.
Sleeping eight straight hours is a luxury few can afford.
Using 'luxury' figuratively for something rare and valued.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Lujo
Using lujo as an adjective
Incorrect: Compré un coche lujo.
Correct: Compré un coche de lujo.
'Lujo' is a noun, so it requires the preposition 'de' when used to describe another noun — the adjective form is 'lujoso.'
Confusing lujoso with lujurioso
Incorrect: Esa habitación es lujuriosa (meaning luxurious).
Correct: Esa habitación es lujosa.
'Lujurioso' means lustful or lewd, which is an entirely different and inappropriate meaning — 'lujoso' is the correct word for luxurious.
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Common Questions About Luxury in Spanish
- How do I say 'luxury brand' in Spanish?
- A luxury brand is 'marca de lujo,' using the prepositional phrase 'de lujo' to modify the noun 'marca,' which is the standard structure for this concept in Spanish.
- What is the difference between 'lujo' and 'lujoso'?
- The word 'lujo' is the noun meaning luxury as a concept, while 'lujoso' is the adjective meaning luxurious, used to describe something that embodies or displays luxury.
- Can 'lujo' be used figuratively?
- Speakers commonly use 'lujo' figuratively to describe anything rare or indulgent, such as 'darse el lujo de' (to afford the luxury of), even when no material wealth is involved.