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classe alta

[KLA-sə AL-tə]
nounfemininepl: classes altas
upper class
1. The social class comprising the wealthiest and most privileged members of society
Members of the upper class often attend exclusive private schools.
Os membros da classe alta frequentemente frequentam escolas privadas exclusivas.
2. The elite or aristocratic segment of the population
The upper class has significant influence over political decisions.
A classe alta tem influência significativa sobre as decisões políticas.
NYC Slang
the one percent, the elite, high society
Synonyms
elitearistocraciaburguesiahigh society
Antonyms
classe baixaclasse trabalhadoraproletariado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
classe alta
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
classe alta
Common in urban contexts
Portugal
classe alta
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

pertencer à classe alta
ser de classe alta
vida de classe alta
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