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affluent district

[/ˈæf.lu.ənt ˈdɪs.trɪkt/]
noun phrasepl: affluent districts
bairro affluente
1. A residential area or neighborhood characterized by wealth, high property values, and residents of high socioeconomic status
They moved to an affluent district on the outskirts of the city.
Eles se mudaram para um bairro affluente na periferia da cidade.
2. An upscale neighborhood with expensive homes, good schools, and exclusive amenities
The affluent district is known for its mansions and private clubs.
O bairro affluente é conhecido por suas mansões e clubes privados.
NYC Slang
ritzy neighborhood; posh area; Upper East Side type neighborhood
Synonyms
wealthy neighborhoodupscale areaexclusive districthigh-end neighborhoodprosperous area
Antonyms
poor districtimpoverished areaslumunderprivileged neighborhoodeconomically disadvantaged area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bairro affluente; bairro nobre; bairro de classe alta
Most common usage; 'bairro nobre' is also frequently used
Rio de Janeiro
bairro de classe alta; zona sul
Often refers to specific wealthy areas like Zona Sul
São Paulo
bairro nobre; bairro de classe alta; zona leste/oeste privilegiada
Paulistas frequently use 'bairro nobre' for wealthy neighborhoods
Portugal
bairro abastado; zona de classe alta; bairro elegante
Portuguese usage tends toward 'bairro abastado' or 'zona elegante'

Related Idioms & Phrases

the right side of the tracks
live in the lap of luxury
exclusive zip code
gated community
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