nounpl: mansions (already plural; singular: mansion)
mansões
1. large, impressive houses, typically belonging to wealthy people
The wealthy families lived in mansions along the coast.
As famílias ricas moravam em mansões à beira da costa.
2. grand residences with multiple rooms and extensive grounds
The historic mansions of Newport attract thousands of tourists yearly.
As mansões históricas de Newport atraem milhares de turistas anualmente.
3. in archaic/biblical usage, dwelling places or abodes
In my father's house are many mansions.
Na casa do meu Pai há muitas moradas.
In Brazilian culture, mansions are particularly prominent in cities like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, often located in exclusive gated communities (condomínios fechados). In the USA, mansions represent wealth and status, with famous examples in areas like Beverly Hills, the Hamptons, and Newport. The term carries connotations of luxury and exclusivity in both cultures.
NYC Slang
cribs (informal for luxurious homes), penthouses, townhouses
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