What it's NOT
luxurious does NOT translate to lujurioso.
To say "lujurioso" in English, use lustful.
ESEN
False cognate · False friend
luxurious
Does NOT mean lujurioso
It means lavish / opulent
Written by Bryan López, English teacher · Updated
What it IS
luxurious means lavish / opulent.
Why it's confused
Spanish "lujurioso" describes someone with intense sexual desire, related to "lujuria" (lust). English "luxurious" describes something materially lavish, elegant, and comfortable. Spanish "lujurioso" in English is "lustful."
How it's pronounced
luxuriouslak-SHÚ-rius
Tap the button to hear the real pronunciation.
Examples of correct use
English
They stayed in a luxurious suite.
Spanish
Se hospedaron en una suite lujosa.
English
Luxurious fabrics feel soft.
Spanish
Las telas lujosas se sienten suaves.
A trick to remember it
Luxurious = lavish/opulent. Lustful (Spanish "lujurioso") = lustful.
Mini quiz
"A luxurious hotel" is a hotel that is...
Frequently asked questions
What does "luxurious" mean in English?
"Luxurious" means "lavish / opulent". It looks a lot like "lujurioso", which is exactly why it gets confused, but they don't mean the same thing.
How do you say "lujurioso" in English?
To say "lujurioso" in English, use "lustful". If you use "luxurious" instead, you would actually be saying "lavish / opulent".
Do "luxurious" and "lujurioso" mean the same thing?
Spanish "lujurioso" describes someone with intense sexual desire, related to "lujuria" (lust). English "luxurious" describes something materially lavish, elegant, and comfortable. Spanish "lujurioso" in English is "lustful."
Other confusing false friends
More confusing false friends
Library, embarrassed, actually... the full list of words that look the same but mean something different.
Publicidad