What it's NOT
luxury does NOT translate to lujuria.
To say "lujuria" in English, use lust.
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luxury
Does NOT mean lujuria
It means opulence / high-end comfort
Written by Bryan López, English teacher · Updated
What it IS
luxury means opulence / high-end comfort.
Why it's confused
Spanish "lujuria" is excessive sexual desire, one of the seven deadly sins. English "luxury" is material opulence or high-end goods. Spanish "lujuria" in English is "lust."
How it's pronounced
luxuryLÁK-shu-ri
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Examples of correct use
English
They live in luxury.
Spanish
Viven en el lujo.
English
A luxury car.
Spanish
Un carro de lujo.
A trick to remember it
Luxury = opulence/comfort. Lust (Spanish "lujuria") = lust.
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Frequently asked questions
What does "luxury" mean in English?
"Luxury" means "opulence / high-end comfort". It looks a lot like "lujuria", which is exactly why it gets confused, but they don't mean the same thing.
How do you say "lujuria" in English?
To say "lujuria" in English, use "lust". If you use "luxury" instead, you would actually be saying "opulence / high-end comfort".
Do "luxury" and "lujuria" mean the same thing?
Spanish "lujuria" is excessive sexual desire, one of the seven deadly sins. English "luxury" is material opulence or high-end goods. Spanish "lujuria" in English is "lust."
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