Limosina (en. Limousine)

li-mo-si-na

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Luxury vehicle that is often rented for special occasions.
The bride arrived at the ceremony in a luxurious limousine.
La novia llegó a la ceremonia en una lujosa limosina.
Car with a large interior space, often driven by a chauffeur.
The event was very elegant, with a limousine waiting at the entrance.
El evento fue muy elegante, con una limosina esperando en la entrada.
Spectacular vehicle used in parades or formal events.
The famous actor arrived at the premiere in a shiny black limousine.
El famoso actor llegó al estreno en una brillante limosina negra.

Etymology

It derives from the French 'limousine', which refers to a coat worn by the inhabitants of the Limoges region.

Common Phrases and Expressions

arrive in a limousine
To make an impressive entrance at a special event.
llegar en limosina
rent a limousine
To borrow a luxury vehicle for a limited time and generally for an event.
alquilar una limosina
party in a limousine
To celebrate an event inside a limousine, enjoying luxury while traveling through a city.
fiesta en limosina

Related Words

chauffeur
Person who drives a vehicle for another person.
chofer
event
Special occasion where people gather.
evento
luxury
Condition of being luxurious, related to comfort and wealth.
lujo

Slang Meanings

Lemon
A limousine is called a lemon when it is a bright color.
Se le dice limón a una limosina cuando es de un color brillante.
Limo
In some cities, a limo refers to a rented limousine.
En algunas ciudades, una limo hace referencia a una limosina de alquiler.