accumulated wealth

[/əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd welθ/]
noun phrase
riqueza acumulada
1. Money, assets, property, and other valuable possessions that have been gathered and built up over time, typically through earnings, investments, or inheritance
His accumulated wealth allowed him to retire comfortably at age 55.
Sua riqueza acumulada permitiu que se aposentasse confortavelmente aos 55 anos.
2. The total value of all financial and material assets owned by a person or organization after long-term accumulation
The accumulated wealth of the family was estimated at over 10 million dollars.
A riqueza acumulada da família foi estimada em mais de 10 milhões de dólares.
In Brazil, accumulated wealth is often discussed in contexts of family inheritance (herança) and social mobility. In the United States, accumulated wealth is frequently associated with the American Dream and personal financial success. The concept carries different social implications depending on whether the wealth was accumulated through business ventures, inheritance, or labor.
NYC Slang
stacks / paper / cake / bread
Synonyms / Sinônimos
net worthassetsfortunecapitalsavingspatrimônio acumulado
Antonyms / Antônimos
povertydebtinsolvencypobreza

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
riqueza acumulada
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
patrimônio acumulado
More formal and commonly used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fortuna acumulada
Alternative formal usage in upper-class contexts
Portugal
riqueza acumulada / patrimônio acumulado
Both terms are used; 'patrimônio' is more common in legal and financial documents

Related Words

wealthassetscapitalsavingsinvestmentpropertyinheritancenet worth

Related Idioms & Phrases

strike it rich
make a fortune
build wealth
acumular fortuna
juntar riquezas
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