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"Lujoso" is an adjective which is often translated as "luxurious", and "de lujo" is a phrase which is often translated as "luxury". Learn more about the difference between "lujoso" and "de lujo" below.
lujoso(
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hoh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. luxurious
El rey vive en un lujoso palacio.The king lives in a luxurious palace.
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de lujo(
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loo
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hoh
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. luxury
Donde estaba el bingo, ahora están construyendo un bloque de apartamentos de lujo.They're building a block of luxury apartments where the bingo hall used to be.
a. luxury
Me parece increíble que se aplique un impuesto a los pañales de bebé por considerarlos artículos de lujo.I find it incredible that a tax is applied to baby diapers because they're considered to be luxury items.
a. very special
En el programa de hoy, contamos con la presencia de varios invitados de lujo.Here with us on today's program are some very special guests.
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A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(very well)
a. really nice
En aquella playa se estaba de lujo. Apenas había gente y el agua era cristalina.It was really nice at that beach. There was hardly anyone, and the water was crystal clear.
b. really great
¿Es nuevo ese vestido? ¡Te queda de lujo!Is that dress new? It looks really great on you!
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