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be prosperous

[/bi ˈprɒspərəs/]
verb phrase
ser próspero
1. to be successful, flourishing, or in a state of financial abundance
The business continued to be prosperous despite the economic downturn.
O negócio continuou a ser próspero apesar da recessão econômica.
2. to enjoy good fortune and favorable circumstances
May you be prosperous and healthy in the new year.
Que você seja próspero e saudável no novo ano.
Synonyms
be successfulbe thrivingbe flourishingbe well-offbe wealthyprosperthrive
Antonyms
be poorbe impoverishedbe strugglingbe failingdeclinedeteriorate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser próspero
Common and widely used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ser próspero
Standard usage
São Paulo
ser próspero
Standard usage, commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
ser próspero
Standard usage, formal tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

be riding high
have it made
be sitting pretty
be on top of the world
strike it rich
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