opulentos

[o-pu-LEN-tus]
adjectivemasculinepl: opulentos (masculine plural) / opulentas (feminine plural)
opulent, wealthy, luxurious, affluent
1. characterized by great wealth and luxurious display; lavish and expensive
The opulent mansion featured marble floors and crystal chandeliers.
A mansão opulenta possuía pisos de mármore e lusitres de cristal.
2. abundant in supply; plentiful and rich
The opulent buffet offered an array of exotic dishes.
O bufê opulento oferecia uma variedade de pratos exóticos.
3. of a person: very wealthy and living in luxury
The opulent family hosted lavish parties throughout the season.
A família opulenta organizava festas suntuosas durante toda a estação.
In Brazilian society, 'opulentos' is frequently used to describe the wealthy elite and their lifestyles, particularly in social media and lifestyle journalism. The word carries connotations of both admiration and sometimes subtle criticism of ostentatious wealth display, reflecting cultural attitudes toward inequality and conspicuous consumption in Brazil.
NYC Slang
bougie, fancy, ballin', baller lifestyle
Synonyms / Sinônimos
suntuosoluxuosoricoabastadoprósperomagníficoesplêndido
Antonyms / Antônimos
pobremiserávelhumildeausterosimplesfrugal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
opulentos
Standard usage in formal and literary contexts
Rio de Janeiro
opulentos / chique
Opulentos used formally; 'chique' used colloquially for luxurious
São Paulo
opulentos / sofisticado
Both terms used interchangeably in business and society contexts
Portugal
opulentos
Same usage as Brazil; slightly more common in written/formal Portuguese

Related Words

opulênciaopulentamenteriquezaluxoabundânciaprosperidade

Related Idioms & Phrases

vida opulenta (opulent lifestyle)
moradia opulenta (luxurious residence)
aparência opulenta (luxurious appearance)
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