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    Lujuria (en. Lust)

    /luˈxuɾia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Affection or inclination towards sexual pleasures in an excessive manner.
    Lust can lead to irresponsible behavior.
    La lujuria puede llevar a comportamientos irresponsables.
    Passion or uncontrolled desire for something, not necessarily sexual.
    His lust for power led him to betray his friends.
    Su lujuria por el poder lo llevó a traicionar a sus amigos.
    A state of mind characterized by the pursuit of physical pleasure without limits.
    Lust is often considered a vice in many cultures.
    La lujuria a menudo es considerada un vicio en muchas culturas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'luxuria', meaning abundance or luxury.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    unrestrained lust
    Excess of uncontrolled sexual desire.
    lujuria desenfrenada
    to fall into lust
    To succumb to excessive sexual desires.
    caer en la lujuria
    to play with lust
    To provoke or incite sexual desires in others.
    jugar con la lujuria

    Related Words

    lubricious
    That incites delight and sexual pleasure.
    lúbrico
    libidinous
    That has a strong desire or inclination towards sexual pleasure.
    libidinoso
    depravity
    Corruption of moral principles, especially related to sex.
    depravación

    Slang Meanings

    To hook up
    They have a relationship based on lust; sometimes they hook up without commitments.
    Tienen una relación basada en la lujuria, a veces se echan un polvo sin compromisos.
    To get laid
    The lust of that night led them to get laid anywhere.
    La lujuria de esa noche los llevó a tirarse en cualquier lugar.