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high rollers

[/haɪ ˈroʊlərz/]
nounpl: high rollers
apostadores de alto valor / jogadores de alto risco
1. People who spend large amounts of money, especially on gambling, entertainment, or luxurious lifestyle
The casino attracts high rollers from around the world.
O cassino atrai apostadores de alto valor de todo o mundo.
2. Wealthy individuals who engage in risky financial ventures or business deals
The tech industry is full of high rollers willing to invest millions in startups.
A indústria de tecnologia está cheia de investidores de alto risco dispostos a investir milhões em startups.
3. People of significant wealth and influence in business or entertainment
High rollers in the fashion industry set the trends for everyone else.
Os grandes nomes da indústria da moda definem as tendências para todos os outros.
NYC Slang
big ballers / heavy hitters / power players
Synonyms
big spendersheavy gamblerswealthy investorspower playersbig shots
Antonyms
penny-pincherseconomizersconservative investors

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apostadores de alto valor / jogadores de alto risco
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tubarões / malandros ricos
Colloquial; emphasizes the shrewd nature of high rollers
São Paulo
grandes investidores / milionários
More formal usage in business context
Portugal
apostadores de alto valor / jogadores de risco
Similar to Brazilian usage; sometimes 'tubarões' in informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

play for high stakes
go big or go home
the big leagues
money talks
live the high life
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