rich area

[/rɪtʃ ˈɛəriə/]

nounpl: rich areas

bairro rico / área rica / zona abastada

1. A geographic location or neighborhood where residents have high incomes and significant wealth

They moved to a rich area with large mansions and excellent schools.

Eles se mudaram para um bairro rico com mansões grandes e escolas excelentes.

2. A region abundant in natural resources or valuable materials

That rich area has oil deposits and mineral reserves.

Essa área rica tem depósitos de petróleo e reservas minerais.

NYC Slang

fancy neighborhood, upscale area, the nice part of town

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General Brazilian

bairro rico / área abastada

Most common usage in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

zona nobre / bairro de elite

Refers to prestigious neighborhoods like Copacabana, Ipanema

São Paulo

bairro de classe alta / área comercial rica

Used for areas like Jardins, Vila Mariana

Portugal

bairro abastado / zona de luxo

Portuguese European terminology

the right side of the tracks

live in the lap of luxury

live on easy street

zona nobre da cidade

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