What is the Spanish word for "lust"?

Learn how to say "lust" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

lust

Spanish

lujuria

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Alternative translations of "lust"

deseo
ansia
pasión
codicia

Examples of how to use "lust" in Spanish

English
His heart was full of a lust for power.
Spanish
Su corazón estaba lleno de un deseo de poder.
English
He felt a sudden lust for adventure.
Spanish
Sintió de repente un deseo de aventura.
English
Her poem explored lust and longing.
Spanish
Su poema exploraba el deseo y la añoranza.
English
The novel portrayed lust as a dangerous force.
Spanish
La novela retrataba el deseo como una fuerza peligrosa.
English
They warned against lust without responsibility.
Spanish
Advirtieron contra el deseo sin responsabilidad.

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