high-end community

[/haɪ ɛnd kəˈmjuːnəti/]
nounpl: high-end communities
comunidade de alto padrão
1. An exclusive residential area or neighborhood characterized by luxury properties, expensive homes, and affluent residents with high purchasing power
The high-end community features gated estates and world-class amenities for wealthy families.
A comunidade de alto padrão possui mansões e comodidades de classe mundial para famílias abastadas.
2. A social or professional group composed exclusively of wealthy, elite, or affluent members
She joined the high-end community of luxury yacht owners and collectors.
Ela ingressou na comunidade de alto padrão de proprietários e colecionadores de iates de luxo.
In Brazil, high-end communities are highly aspirational and often gated for security and privacy. They're particularly prominent in São Paulo (Zona Sul, Zona Oeste) and Rio de Janeiro (Zona Sul). The concept reflects Brazil's significant wealth inequality and the concentration of luxury real estate in specific neighborhoods. In the USA, such communities often emphasize exclusivity, prestige, and investment value.
NYC Slang
the bougie neighborhood / Upper East Side type area
Synonyms / Sinônimos
affluent communityupscale communityexclusive neighborhoodluxury enclaveelite residential area
Antonyms / Antônimos
low-income communityworking-class neighborhoodunderprivileged areaeconomically disadvantaged community

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comunidade de alto padrão
Most common translation across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
bairro nobre / condomínio de luxo
Often refers to neighborhoods like Leblon, Ipanema, or gated condominiums
São Paulo
bairro de elite / condomínio fechado de luxo
Common in areas like Jardim América, Mooca, or Vila Mariana
Portugal
comunidade de grande luxo / bairro de topo
Less commonly used; Portuguese prefer 'bairro nobre' or 'zona residencial de luxo'

Related Words

gated communityluxury real estateupscale neighborhoodwealthy clientelepremium properties

Related Idioms & Phrases

living in the lap of luxury
part of the elite circle
rubbing shoulders with the wealthy
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