luxury

BrE /ˈlʌk.sər.i/ AmE /ˈlʌk.sər.i/

noun en → es

1 PLEASURE [uncountable] B1

a very pleasant experience or activity that is not necessary but makes life more enjoyable

lujo, placer, comodidad

  • luxury of doing sth

Collocations luxury of time · luxury of space

  • The luxury of having a personal assistant.

    El lujo de tener un asistente personal.

2 PRODUCT [countable] B2

a product or service that is expensive and made to be very high quality, often for a small number of people who can afford it

lujo, artículo de lujo

  • luxury item

Collocations luxury car · luxury hotel

  • She bought a luxury handbag.

    Ella compró una bolsa de lujo.

3 LIFESTYLE [adjective] C1

the way of life that is associated with having a lot of money and spending it on expensive things

lujoso, de lujo

  • luxury lifestyle

Collocations luxury lifestyle · luxury living

  • He lives a luxury lifestyle.

    Él vive un estilo de vida lujoso.

4 EXCESS [uncountable] C1

the state of having or using more than is necessary, especially when this involves spending a lot of money on expensive things

exceso, lujuria

  • luxury of sth

Collocations luxury of excess · luxury of waste

  • The luxury of being able to spend money on unnecessary things.

    El lujo de poder gastar dinero en cosas innecesarias.