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be rich
[/bi rɪtʃ/]
verb phrase
ser rico
1.
to have a large amount of money or valuable possessions
She hopes to be rich one day.
Ela espera ser rica um dia.
2.
to be abundant or plentiful in something
This region is rich in natural resources.
Esta região é rica em recursos naturais.
3.
to be full of flavor, color, or quality
The sauce is rich and creamy.
O molho é rico e cremoso.
NYC Slang
be loaded / be ballin' / be making bank
Synonyms
be wealthy
be affluent
be prosperous
have money
be well-off
Antonyms
be poor
be broke
be impoverished
be destitute
lack
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser rico
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser rico / ser abastado
colloquial, may use 'estar na grana'
São Paulo
ser rico / estar rico
standard usage, 'estar rico' emphasizes current state
Portugal
ser rico
standard usage, similar to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
rich as Croesus
stinking rich
filthy rich
rolling in it
be worth a fortune
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