Limusina (en. Limousine)

li-mu-si-na

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Motorized vehicle characterized by its length and elegant design, commonly used on special occasions.
The bride arrived at the ceremony in a luxurious white limousine.
La novia llegó a la ceremonia en una lujosa limusina blanca.
Luxury car that offers a spacious interior and amenities.
They decided to rent a limousine for the graduation party.
Decidieron rentar una limusina para la fiesta de graduación.

Etymology

The word 'limousine' comes from the French city of Limoges, historically associated with a type of carriage.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to travel by limousine
to move in a luxury vehicle.
viajar en limusina
to rent a limousine
to rent a luxury car for a special event.
alquilar una limusina
to arrive by limousine
to arrive at a place in a luxury vehicle.
llegar en limusina

Related Words

car
motorized four-wheeled vehicle.
coche
bus
large vehicle used to transport multiple people.
autobús
taxi
public passenger transport vehicle.
taxi

Slang Meanings

Luxury car
That's a luxury car, it looks like a limousine.
Ese es un coche de lujo, parece una limusina.
Big party
The party was a big bash, and everyone arrived in limousines.
La fiesta fue un fiestón, y llegaron todos en limusinas.