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classes baixas

[KLA-səs BA-shəs]
nounfemininepl: N/A (already plural)
lower classes
1. The social groups with the lowest economic status and least social prestige in a hierarchical society
The lower classes struggled to afford housing during the economic crisis.
As classes baixas tiveram dificuldades para pagar aluguel durante a crise econômica.
2. Working-class or economically disadvantaged populations
Programs were designed to support the lower classes in accessing education.
Programas foram criados para apoiar as classes baixas no acesso à educação.
NYC Slang
the working poor, blue-collar workers, the underprivileged
Synonyms
classes pobresclasses operáriasclasses trabalhadorasproletariado
Antonyms
classes altasclasse altaelitearistocracia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
classes baixas
Standard usage referring to lower socioeconomic groups
São Paulo
classes baixas
Common in academic and social discourse
Portugal
classes baixas
Standard usage, though sometimes replaced by 'classes populares' or 'classes desfavorecidas'

Related Idioms & Phrases

nascer nas classes baixas
sair das classes baixas
ser das classes baixas
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